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Haydon DITCHBURN

2026 · Auckland

Died 29 July 2026Posted 1 August 2026

DITCHBURN, Haydon John. Service No. X17823, Store Chief Petty Officer, RNZN, Indonesia Peacefully on 29th July 2026 at Rotorua Hospital. Aged 79 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Ross and Suzy, Karen and John. Adored grandad to Billy and Lucy.A special brother to Harris, Keir and Arthur. A longtime friend to Carole.

A service for Haydon will be held at the Mangakino Club, 46 Wairenga Road, Mangakino on Thursday 6th August at 1:00 PM followed by burial at The Mangakino Cemetery. South Waikato Services Ltd, FDANZ P O Box 459, Tokoroa 3444

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