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Victor Brian Heath
(Vic)
Peacefully on April 29, 2021, in his own bed, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Helen (d 2016), for 67 years. Loved father and father-in-law of John and Kathy Heath, Robin Heath and Murray Tonks, Brian Heath, and Murray and Lyn Heath. Much loved Grandpa of Jessica, Michael, Oliver, Patrick, Sarah, Rosemary, and Rowan. Great-Grandpa to Huia, Matai, Fern, Awanui, and Daisy.
Special thanks to Access Community Health and Cranford Hospice for their wonderful care of Vic in his last days.
A donation in Vic's memory to Cranford Hospice would be appreciated and can be left via www.cranfordhospice.org.nz
A service for Vic was held in the Dunstall Memorial Chapel, 19 Edwardes Street, Napier on Tuesday 4 th May at 11:00 am followed by a private cremation. Messages for the Heath family can be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or c/- PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.
Service
Service was held on
04 May 2021 at 11:00 AM.
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Victor Brian Heath
(Vic)
Peacefully on April 29, 2021, in his own bed, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Helen (d 2016), for 67 years. Loved father and father-in-law of John and Kathy Heath, Robin Heath and Murray Tonks, Brian Heath, and Murray and Lyn Heath. Much loved Grandpa of Jessica, Michael, Oliver, Patrick, Sarah, Rosemary, and Rowan. Great-Grandpa to Huia, Matai, Fern, Awanui, and Daisy.
Special thanks to Access Community Health and Cranford Hospice for their wonderful care of Vic in his last days.
A donation in Vic's memory to Cranford Hospice would be appreciated and can be left via www.cranfordhospice.org.nz
A service for Vic was held in the Dunstall Memorial Chapel, 19 Edwardes Street, Napier on Tuesday 4 th May at 11:00 am followed by a private cremation. Messages for the Heath family can be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or c/- PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.
Service
Service was held on
04 May 2021 at 11:00 AM.
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Victor Brian Heath
Bob Gunson
Passed away at Taradale Masonic Village with family at his side.
Beloved husband of the late Shirley.
Loved and respected Dad to Sue and Brian, Jim and Pam, Pat, Alex and Pauline.
Loved Grandad of Scott and Gill, Darren and Marion, and Tracey and Chris; Andy and Kat, and Brett and Christina; Toni and Stuart, Amanda and Callum; Donna and James, Rob and Kelly, Lisa and Daniel.
Adored Old Grandad of his 22 great grandchildren.
Grateful thanks to Helen, the clinical and support staff of Cranford Hospice, HBDHB and Taradale Masonic for their care and attention given to Bob and his family.
A celebration of Bob’s life was held at the Napier Sailing Club Rooms, West Quay Ahuriri, Napier on Monday 3 rd May 2021 at 1pm followed by private cremation.
In lieu of flowers donations to Ozanam House and Cranford Hospice can be left at www.cranfordhospice.org.nz
A tribute to Bob and messages for his family can be left via www.dunstalls.co.nz or c/o PO BOX 1055 Napier 4140
Due to a technical issue the recorded version of the Livestream has failed. The Videographer on the day will be providing imagery as soon as possible for us to put up on Bob's page. Thank you for your patience. 3 May 2021.
Service
Service was held on
03 May 2021 at 01:00 PM.
Tributes
Graeme Nicholson 03 May 2021
Remembering the days of the Kotuku
Caleb 30 Apr 2021
Love you grandad ????
Bob Gunson
Passed away at Taradale Masonic Village with family at his side.
Beloved husband of the late Shirley.
Loved and respected Dad to Sue and Brian, Jim and Pam, Pat, Alex and Pauline.
Loved Grandad of Scott and Gill, Darren and Marion, and Tracey and Chris; Andy and Kat, and Brett and Christina; Toni and Stuart, Amanda and Callum; Donna and James, Rob and Kelly, Lisa and Daniel.
Adored Old Grandad of his 22 great grandchildren.
Grateful thanks to Helen, the clinical and support staff of Cranford Hospice, HBDHB and Taradale Masonic for their care and attention given to Bob and his family.
A celebration of Bob’s life was held at the Napier Sailing Club Rooms, West Quay Ahuriri, Napier on Monday 3 rd May 2021 at 1pm followed by private cremation.
In lieu of flowers donations to Ozanam House and Cranford Hospice can be left at www.cranfordhospice.org.nz
A tribute to Bob and messages for his family can be left via www.dunstalls.co.nz or c/o PO BOX 1055 Napier 4140
Due to a technical issue the recorded version of the Livestream has failed. The Videographer on the day will be providing imagery as soon as possible for us to put up on Bob's page. Thank you for your patience. 3 May 2021.
Service
Service was held on
03 May 2021 at 01:00 PM.
Tributes
Graeme Nicholson 03 May 2021
Remembering the days of the Kotuku
Caleb 30 Apr 2021
Love you grandad ????
Bob Gunson
Ngaire Chambers
Service
Service was held on
30 Apr 2021 at 01:00 PM.
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Ngaire Chambers
Service
Service was held on
30 Apr 2021 at 01:00 PM.
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Ngaire Chambers
Pauline Joyce Salmon
(nee Burke)
Passed away happy and at peace.
Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loved mother of Terry, Laurence, Andrew, Peter and mother-in-law to Laureen, Cushla, Sue-Ellen, and Laurel. Loved Grandmother to Rose, Anne, Logan, and Lawson.
Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Munroe Street, Napier on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 1.30pm. A Rosary was recited in the Church on Thursday, April 22 at 7.00pm.
A tribute to Pauline or messages for her family can be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.
Service
Service was held on
23 Apr 2021 at 01:30 PM.
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Pauline Joyce Salmon
(nee Burke)
Passed away happy and at peace.
Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loved mother of Terry, Laurence, Andrew, Peter and mother-in-law to Laureen, Cushla, Sue-Ellen, and Laurel. Loved Grandmother to Rose, Anne, Logan, and Lawson.
Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Munroe Street, Napier on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 1.30pm. A Rosary was recited in the Church on Thursday, April 22 at 7.00pm.
A tribute to Pauline or messages for her family can be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.
Service
Service was held on
23 Apr 2021 at 01:30 PM.
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Pauline Joyce Salmon
Brian Lawrence
Passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2021 at the age of 89. Beloved father of Chris, and Martin, cherished brother of Phil, much-loved step-father, and father-in-law, grandfather, and great-grandfather of his sons' families.
All of our lives have been enriched by his love and he will be dearly missed.
Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend Brian’s funeral which was held in the Dunstall Memorial Chapel, 19 Edwardes Street, Napier on Tuesday 13th April at 1pm. A private cremation was held after the service.
A special thanks to the staff at the Taradale Masonic Rest Home and Hospital for their care, love and support whilst he resided there.
A tribute to Brian or messages for his family can be made via www.dunstalls.co.nz or C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.
Service
Service was held on
13 Apr 2021 at 01:00 PM.
Tributes
Andy Lawrence 28 Apr 2021
So sorry, Chris and Martin, to hear of Brian's passing. Thinking of you and your families at this time.
Chris and Sue Lawrence 14 Apr 2021
BRIAN’S HANDS
Brian’s hands move over the wood
Checking to see if the pattern is good
Making sure the grain lines up as it should
Brian’s hand move over the wood
The design in his head has troubled his brain
But he smiles as he worked when each answer came
Passing the wood through his saw he reached for his plane
Joining the corners and squaring the frame
Fitting a drawer till its trim is true
And easily glides before it gets through
Or adjusting a hinge to give it its due
Restoring the wood or making it new
Beauty and strength of wood are his trade
And it pleases the eye in the things that he made
His garage smelled of oak, rimu and pine, waxes and oils his pieces refined
Bringing to life things well designed
Withstanding the test through the passage of time
The beauty inside is released as see sands
Brian seems to know what his heart understands
With his eye for proportion and the skill it demands
Brian passes his spirit through the tools in his hands
Mary and Paul Watson 13 Apr 2021
Thank you for including us, so far away in the UK, in such a beautiful service for a very special man. The love and respect that his family and friends showed for Brian is testament to what a very lovely man he was. As Jo’s family we met Brian many times over the years in the UK and New Zealand and were always struck by his kindness, generosity of spirit and great sense of humour. He was an outstanding soul and we are very glad to have known him. Love to Martin, Jo, Catherine and Amy, Chris and all his family at this sad time.
Ken & Debbie Ainsworth 11 Apr 2021
Having worked with Brian for 16 years till his retirement and then keeping in touch after that myself and my family had the privilege and pleasure to know Brian as a true gentlemen. Always one with a story or joke. Brian's skills in the building & joinery industry were amazing and I learnt alot of my skills including life skills from Brian for which I will never forget, He will also be remembered for all of the joinery and furniture items he has made over the years for friends and family including my daughter and these will live on forever. Time to hang up the apron for the last time. RIP Brian thanks for being a part of our lives.
Brian Lawrence
Passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2021 at the age of 89. Beloved father of Chris, and Martin, cherished brother of Phil, much-loved step-father, and father-in-law, grandfather, and great-grandfather of his sons' families.
All of our lives have been enriched by his love and he will be dearly missed.
Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend Brian’s funeral which was held in the Dunstall Memorial Chapel, 19 Edwardes Street, Napier on Tuesday 13th April at 1pm. A private cremation was held after the service.
A special thanks to the staff at the Taradale Masonic Rest Home and Hospital for their care, love and support whilst he resided there.
A tribute to Brian or messages for his family can be made via www.dunstalls.co.nz or C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.
Service
Service was held on
13 Apr 2021 at 01:00 PM.
Tributes
Andy Lawrence 28 Apr 2021
So sorry, Chris and Martin, to hear of Brian's passing. Thinking of you and your families at this time.
Chris and Sue Lawrence 14 Apr 2021
BRIAN’S HANDS
Brian’s hands move over the wood
Checking to see if the pattern is good
Making sure the grain lines up as it should
Brian’s hand move over the wood
The design in his head has troubled his brain
But he smiles as he worked when each answer came
Passing the wood through his saw he reached for his plane
Joining the corners and squaring the frame
Fitting a drawer till its trim is true
And easily glides before it gets through
Or adjusting a hinge to give it its due
Restoring the wood or making it new
Beauty and strength of wood are his trade
And it pleases the eye in the things that he made
His garage smelled of oak, rimu and pine, waxes and oils his pieces refined
Bringing to life things well designed
Withstanding the test through the passage of time
The beauty inside is released as see sands
Brian seems to know what his heart understands
With his eye for proportion and the skill it demands
Brian passes his spirit through the tools in his hands
Mary and Paul Watson 13 Apr 2021
Thank you for including us, so far away in the UK, in such a beautiful service for a very special man. The love and respect that his family and friends showed for Brian is testament to what a very lovely man he was. As Jo’s family we met Brian many times over the years in the UK and New Zealand and were always struck by his kindness, generosity of spirit and great sense of humour. He was an outstanding soul and we are very glad to have known him. Love to Martin, Jo, Catherine and Amy, Chris and all his family at this sad time.
Ken & Debbie Ainsworth 11 Apr 2021
Having worked with Brian for 16 years till his retirement and then keeping in touch after that myself and my family had the privilege and pleasure to know Brian as a true gentlemen. Always one with a story or joke. Brian's skills in the building & joinery industry were amazing and I learnt alot of my skills including life skills from Brian for which I will never forget, He will also be remembered for all of the joinery and furniture items he has made over the years for friends and family including my daughter and these will live on forever. Time to hang up the apron for the last time. RIP Brian thanks for being a part of our lives.