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David BASSETT

2026 · Canterbury

Died 29 August 2026Posted 6 September 2026

Peacefully, on 29th August 2026, at Summerset on the Coast, aged 95 years. Devoted husband of the late Nola and loved and respected father of John and Jacquie, Trish and Mike (both of Porirua), Janine and Nick (Perth), and Richard and Anne (Melbourne). Beloved Grandad of Hamish, Rhiannon, Jack, Elspeth, Siobhan, Tilly, Eloise and Ben, and great-grandaughter Brianna.

A memorial service to celebrate David's life will be held at the Whitby Bowling Cub, Porirua, on Friday, 11th September, at 2.00pm.

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