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Don AVENELL

2026 · Gisborne

Died 14 July 2026Posted 17 July 2026

AVENELL, Don. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Beetham for their wonderful love and care of Don.

A service to celebrate Don's life will be held at the Ngatapa Clubrooms on Friday, July 17, at 10.30am. All are welcome to attend. "The fields are quiet, the sheep are penned, a faithful farmer walks home with his best friend." Stonehaven - proudly making a difference

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