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Simon FRANCE Obituary
Simon Peter (the Hon):
A star of our show, peacefully on April 8, 2023. Beloved and loving: son of the late Stewart and Margaret France; husband of Ellen; brother and brother-in-law of Mark and Sandra, Julie and Bernie, Jeremy and Mary, Cecilia and Gary, and the late Laural; "Uncle Si" to the cousins; and (long-standing) member of Larkin whanau. Thanks to the staff at Wellington Hospital and the Bowen Icon Cancer Centre for their care of Simon. In lieu of flowers donations to the Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be done online at www.wfa.org.nz. Messages to the France family may be left in Simon's tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241. Simon's Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the Church of St Teresa, 301 Karori Road, Karori on Thursday, April 13, at 11.00am, thereafter a private cremation. The Rosary will be recited in church on Wednesday evening at 5.00pm for 5.30 pm.
Memories and Condolences
for Simon FRANCE
10 Entries
Don Rankin
January 17, 2024
I remember Simon at St Mary's Convent although he was three years ahead of me. My sister Susan is in the photo Mary Anne submitted. I most fondly remember Simon at Pompallier College. Not for his academic prowess but his ferocity as a Rugby player. I always thought he would make the All Blacks. Was really well liked by everyone at college even though he was head prefect. A true gentleman. RIP
Regards
Don Rankin
Alan and Linda
April 14, 2023
A wonderful friend for the last 39 years. So many great times and memories. Farewell, but never forgotten. Love from Linda and Alan
Mary Anne Gill
April 13, 2023
I went to school with Simon at St Mary's Convent School in Whangarei. We didn't do things like name the classmate the most likely to succeed, and most would have voted for Simon. A lovely gentle young man then who went on to be a gentleman later. God bless and rest in peace. Mary Anne Gill (nee Field). This is the Form2 class of 1970 and Simon is back row, extreme right.
Steve Phillips
April 13, 2023
To Ellen and the France family, nieces and nephews,
Thoughts and love with you all at this sad time.
Malcolm Macrae
April 13, 2023
One of the pleasures of my job enabled me to meet such a gentleman, from the first trip he always remembered my name
RIP Judge
Malcolm MACRAE
Chauffeur
David Laurenson
April 13, 2023
To Ellen and the France family. Recalling the times I spent with Simon all bring back very happy memories of a person who loved sports, who was happy in the kitchen, and was always looking ahead to new ventures. I am so sorry I cannot be with you today, April 13, to celebrate Simon's successes. David
Amy Wallace
April 12, 2023
Dear Ellen
I´m very sad to hear of Simon´s passing. I worked for Simon 20 years ago at Crown Law and I have lots of happy memories of that time. He loved a bad romcom, was kind and was a lot of fun to be around. He taught my younger self some important life lessons which I still value.
Warmly
Amy
Anne Hannah
April 11, 2023
Dear Ellen. So sorry to hear of Simon´s passing. Thinking of you and our happy times in Thorby Street. Love Anne and Darrin.
Arlene Weinberg
April 11, 2023
Dear Cecilia and family,
I am so sorry to hear the sad news. Thinking of you at this difficult time and wishing you strength.
Margaret Medlyn
April 11, 2023
Dear Ellen
we are both shocked and saddened by Simon's sudden death and hope he is at peace now..
Condolences and our best wishes, Margaret Medlyn and Roger Joyce
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