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William FILE

2026 · Gisborne

Died 30 September 2026Posted 4 October 2026

FILE, William Leonard. (Len) Died peacefully 30 September 2026, aged 101 years. Husband of the late Merle. Father and father-in-law of Gary and Lyn, Tony and Jenny, Daryl and Kerry. Grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 12. WW2 veteran, Solomon Islands campaign. Builder, lawn bowler, gardener, green-keeper, legend. There'll be a beer waiting for you Dad. We'll shout.

A Memorial Service will take place at a late date. Evans Funeral Service Ltd FDANZ www.evansfuneral.co.nz

Arranged by Evans Funeral Services

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