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Thomas ANDERSON

2026 · Canterbury

Died 28 June 2026Posted 1 July 2026

On June 28, 2026, peacefully in his sleep at Radius Althorp, Tauranga, in his 89th year. Loved eldest son of Josephine and Raymond Anderson (both deceased) of Darfield, and Papanui. Loved husband of the late Norma Janet (née Ashe). Loved father of Robert (Coopers Beach, Northland), Graham (Foxton), the late Hamish (Wellington), Alister (Pegasus), and Yvonne (Whitianga). Loved Grandpa of Richard and David; Rebecca, Matthew, James, Joshua and Philippa; Luke and Katie, and their spouses. Loved Great-Grandpa of his 16 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart Foundation NZ would be appreciated and may be made online at: heartfoundation.org.nz.

Messages to: PO Box 78-082, Pegasus 7648, North Canterbury.

A service for Tom will be held at Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Tuesday, July 7, at 10.30am, followed by interment at Waddington Cemetery, to join Norma. To watch a livestream of the service, go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries, and click on the link in Tom's obituary.

Arranged by Lamb & Hayward

Funeral service

Waddington Cemetery

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