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Douglas ARTHUR Obituary
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 13 March 2019, at O'Conor Home, Westport. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved by his family; Robyn, Jo-Anne, Tracy, Shelley, Mike, Sophie and Jeremy. A generous, earthy soul, of hardy Shetland stock right to the end. A lover of the sea, wildlife, whitebaiting, fishing and his beloved garden. A keen hunter in his younger days. A man with a mischievous sense of humour who put his hands to many creative endeavours. Sincere thanks to the staff at O'Conor Home for getting to know and caring for Doug over the past 6 months. Per Doug's wishes a private cremation has taken place and no funeral will be held. Messages to family can be sent to: Robyn Arthur, 20B Dennis Taylor Court, Paraparaumu 5032.
Much love and go well,
until we meet again
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for Douglas ARTHUR
11 Entries
March 23, 2019
March 21, 2019
Hi Robyn, so sorry to hear of Doug's passing. I remember well our early days in W/L when Doug was a helpful workmate. Nearly convinced him to attend the Tatum Wildlife Reunion and now reflect how good that would have been.My best wishes to you and your family. Jim O'Brien
Murray Crombie
March 20, 2019
Condolences Robyn and family. Doug and I shared many good times doing game work and stuff at Rotorua. A character not forgotten.
Richard (Dick) Hutchinson
March 18, 2019
Hi Robyn, very sorry to learn of Doug's passing this morning - he was in wildlife service head office when I started training in 1959 and we did a few trips around Wellington and the wairarapa together. My sympathies to you and family.
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Ian&Jeannie Hogarth
March 17, 2019
Very sad news indeed Doug was a real character and a staunch colleague in the Rotorua days. You could always depend on him to do his very best as he loved a challenge. Full of fun he was dynamite at a gathering.Won't say any thing about the wicked home brew he made. Very best wishes and love to Robyn and family from Ian and Jeannie Hogarth
Ken Short
March 17, 2019
So Sorry to hear of this great man Passing Robyn,, to you and family my prayers and best wishes go out to you all...
March 17, 2019
Hi Robyn and family, Sorry to hear of Doug. Had many hunting days with him and sorry that he dropped out of contact. Am retired to Hokitika but never caught up with him sadly. Wishing you all happy days. Norrie Ewing
John Gibbs
March 16, 2019
Doug we had a lot of good times together. I had no idea you were in Westport - we were there a month ago and I would have loved to catch up. Robyn and family - deepest sympathy from Pat and John Gibbs.
March 16, 2019
Very sad to hear that Doug has passed away. We had a lot of fun back when we were starting our careers. Condolences to Robyn and the rest of the family.
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Juanita Smith (née Speedy)
Carole Long
March 16, 2019
So sad to hear this news and sending best love to you Robyn and your family - Christine and I sharing happy memories of our days in Wellington and the Wildlife Service lads. We were so lucky to have been part of such a great team whose friendships have lasted through the years and our times together are very precious. God bless you and yours and sincere sympathy. xxx Carole Long (nee Turley).
March 16, 2019
To Robyn with very much love and sympathy to you and all your family and in remembrance of Doug and our times together in our younger days spent in the Department Internal Affairs Chris Gibbons (nee Major)
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