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Anthony HEPBURN

2026 · Bay of Plenty

Died 20 June 2026Posted 24 June 2026

HEPBURN, Rev Anthony Norman (Tony). After a brave battle, with family by his side, Tony passed away peacefully on Saturday 20 June 2026, aged 82. Dearly loved husband of Bev for 60 years and best friend. Loved father of Mike, Chris and Kelly; father-in-law of Sue and Peter ; Granddad and Poppa to 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. NZ Police Inspector for 22 yrs (retd). Chaplain NZ Police for 21 yrs (retd).

A service for Tony will be held at St Andrews Church, Dee Street, Mount Maunganui at 2pm on Friday 26 June 2026 followed by refreshments in the hall. Messages may be sent to the Hepburn family, c/- Hope Family Funerals, 2A Loop Road, RD 6, Tauranga 3176 or on hopefunerals.co.nz.

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St Andrews Church

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