Bruce HANTON

Hawke's Bay

Posted 19 June 2026

HANTON, Bruce James. Passed away unexpectedly at home. Much loved father of Julian, Bryony, Katherine and Jonathon. Adored grandfather to his grandchildren. A respected former teacher and assistant principal. A private cremation has been held. Messages to Hanton family c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North

Are you a family member?

Create a fuller memorial — their life story, the places and work that shaped them, and the people they loved. It's free; you'll just need an account.

Condolences

Be the first to leave a message of condolence.

Leave a message of condolence

Have you written your own will?

Losing someone is hard enough without an unclear estate. Writing a will takes about ten minutes with Afterword — it's free, and it can spare your family the stress, delay and legal cost of sorting things out later.

Start your free will