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Eric ARNOLD

2026

Died 11 June 2026Posted 20 June 2026

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Oakwoods Rest Home, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, loved dad of Karen and Max Bidlake, Raewyn and the late Diesel Haparona, Jenny and Ron Irvine, and all their families. Brother of Chris, and the late Ian Arnold (both of Korere).

A service to celebrate Eric's life will be held at Marsden House Funeral Home Chapel, 41 Nile Street, Nelson, on Thursday, June 18, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private interment. Message can be left on Eric's tribute page or c/- Marsden House, 41 Nile Street, Nelson.

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Marsden House Funeral Home Chapel

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