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Donald THORBURN Obituary

THORBURN,
Donald Edward:
Don passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Nelson Tasman Hospice, aged 64, after a courageous battle. Don was the much loved husband of Jo; cherished father and father-in-law of Michael, Daniel and Rachel. Adored Grandad of Archer and Alsie. Treasured brother and brother-in-law of Carole and Anthony, Sharon and Stu, Ron and Chris, Brian and Kaylene, Blue and Marie, Bill and Edy. Much loved uncle of all his many nieces and nephews. Life long friend of Russell and a special friend to many more. A huge thank you to Steve as well as the wonderful team at Nelson Tasman Hospice.
Don and his wicked sense
of humour will be
sadly missed by us all.
Don - may the fishing be good, wherever you are.
A Service to Remember Don will be held at Marsden House, 41 Nile Street, on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 2.00pm. All are welcome and encouraged to join us in celebrating Don's life. In lieu of flowers, we encourage donations to the Nelson Tasman Hospice.

Published by Nelson Mail on Aug. 27, 2019.

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Jo and family, we are very sorry to read of Don's death, ou thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We have many fond memories from Nelson of Don and spending time with you both. Katrina, Chris and family.

Katrina McKay

September 1, 2019

Jo, very sad for you and all the family. My lasting memory of Don is that he was good man with a big heart just like his Dad Gordon.

August 30, 2019

Jo, so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts are with you.

Cindy Parkins

August 29, 2019

Jo and family so sad to hear of your loss of Donald. He was always full of energy and kind to everyone. I treasure those happy times at the Packhouse.

Graeme Hunter

August 29, 2019

Sorry to read of your loss Jo. Have many fond memories of fishing and diving with Don. Not to mention all the good times at the Packhouse. All our love, Richard & Judy.

Richard Morris

August 28, 2019

To Jo and all the Thorburn family, I am so sad that I won't be able to make it tomorrow to celebrate the wonderful life of Don. I will be thinking of you all and sending prayers and love your way. Don was a good man! and will be sadly missed. I have many happy memories of time spent with Don and all the family over the years. May he be rejoicing with his wonderful parents now at peace. Love to you all
Gail Mark

August 28, 2019

Sending my love to you all,

Angela Cooper

August 28, 2019

Sharon and everyone,so sorry to read of Dons passing.I will always remmber him working at the packhouse with the most beautiful head of hair,i always envied that hair

avalon nettleton

August 28, 2019

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