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Walter DRAYTON

2026 · Hawke's Bay

Died 6 July 2026Posted 9 July 2026

DRAYTON, Walter John, "Wal". Passed peacefully at home surrounded by love on Monday 6 July 2026. Aged 84. Much loved husband of Alison. Cherished Dad to Jenny, Ian, Diane, and Philippa.

A service to celebrate Wal's life will be held at the Sugar Loaf Chapel of Howard & Gannon Funerals, cnr Lee Rd & Gloucester St, Taradale, Napier on Thursday 9 July 2026, at 1pm.

Messages to the 'Drayton Family' C/- PO Box 7001, Taradale, Napier 4141.

Arranged by Howard & Gannon Funerals

Funeral service

Sugar Loaf Chapel

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