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Reynolds BAVISTER

2026 · Northland

Died 25 September 2026Posted 1 October 2026

BAVISTER, Reynolds John. RNZEME 21490 Passed away 25 September 2026 aged 90 years. Son of the late Jack and Agnes. Loved husband to Christine of 40 years. Father of Warren, Michelle and Heather. Brother to Susan, Lorna and the late Gordon. Brother-in-law to Ken and Stephen. Father-in-law to Andy and Vaughan. Beloved grandpa to Poppy, Molly, Foster, Harrison and Austin. At peace after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. The family would like to thank St John Ambulance and the staff in ED at Rotorua Hospital.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia NZ would be appreciated.

A service to celebrate Reynolds' life will be held at Collingwood Funeral Home Chapel, 1358 Eruera St, Rotorua Monday 5th October 2026 at 11am.

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