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1928
DIED
2022
Ronald BURGESS Obituary
Born in West Hartlepool, UK, on 9 March 1928. Died at Rita Angus Retirement Village, Wellington, on 19 February 2022. Loved and respected husband of Jennifer (Jenny, Jen). Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Glenn & Mandy (UK), Dave & Mary (Wellington). Cherished Grandfather of Nigel (Christchurch), Aubrey (UK) and Corey (Wellington), and beloved great-grandfather of Ollie & Lucas (Christchurch) and Rocky (Wellington). Eldest of seven siblings who, along with their families, he loved with a passion. Former leader with the Council of Trade Unions, Council of State Unions and the NZ Post Office Union and a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St John Ambulance at www.stjohn.org.nz. Messages for the Burgess family may be placed in Ron's tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz or posted C/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie 6241. At the family's request Ron's funeral is open to vaccinated people only and vaccine passes must be shown upon arrival. Numbers able to attend are limited to 100 and you will need to 'Register to Attend' this funeral via Ron's tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz For those unable to attend, the Service will be livestreamed on this page. Ron's funeral service will be held at the Cockburn Street Chapel, cnr Cockburn St & Onepu Rd, Kilbirnie on Friday 25th February, at 2.00pm, thereafter private cremation.
Memories and Condolences
for Ronald BURGESS
3 Entries
Robert Winters
February 26, 2022
Trade unionist, softly spoken and wise. Ron always made time to talk. A real gent, and a true leader.
Bruce Burnette
February 22, 2022
To Jen and extended family,
I express my sincere sympathy in your sad loss.
I had the privilege to work with Ron over many years in his role of a senior Official and then General Secretary of the Post Office Union. His capacity for hard work, determination and quality representation was recognised by his later appointments to leadership positions with the Combined State Unions and the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions.
Ron was a man I had huge admiration for. He excelled in a time when working people needed strong leadership. Ron certainly delivered this, often in very trying circumstances.
Rest in peace Ron. Your relentless dedication to better the lives of working people in New Zealand, will remain with me always.
Gerard O'Connell
February 22, 2022
Farewell Ron, A champion for the working man, quietly working away at the issues mainly out of the limelight. Well done Ron your legacy will not be as obvious as some but equally important....Kia Kaha
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for Ronald BURGESS
Feb
25
Funeral service
2:00 p.m.
Cockburn Street Chapel -- Numbers able to attend are limited to 100 and you will need to 'Register to Attend' this funeral via Ron's tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz For those unable to attend, the Service will be livestreamed on this page.
cnr Cockburn St & Onepu Rd, Kilbirnie, Wellington