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Sydney BORTHWICK

Southland

Posted 6 September 2026

Peacefully in the care of Peacehaven Village, aged 97 years. A loved husband of the late Mary. A loved Dad, step dad and father-in-law of Rodger and Rosemary Wall, Raewyn and Alistair (Doc) Sutherland, Alastair (Oopy) and Carolyn Borthwick. Loved by all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A private cremation has been held. Special thanks to Walmsley House and Peacehaven Village for their loving care of Syd. To leave a special tribute for Syd please follow his link mwfunerals.co.nz/s/syd or send a message to C/- PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840.

Arranged by Macdonald and Weston Funeral Home

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