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William McDONALD

2026 · Southland

Died 3 October 2026Posted 6 October 2026

Peacefully, at Arvida Queenstown Country Club, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Elaine, much loved father and father-in-law of the late Susan, Hamish and Jos, Heather and Lance and Grant and Sonia. Cherished grandfather of Lewis, Henry, Ana, Erin, Skylar and Ruby. Great-grandfather of Willa, Ella, Buckley and Bobby. Much loved son, brother, uncle and friend.

A service to celebrate Bill's life will be held at Cargo Collective, Arthurs Point Road (behind Gantleys) on Friday, October 9, at 2.00pm. Livestream available www.southernfunerals.co.nz Messages to Unit 14, 420 Frankton-Ladies Mile Highway, Queenstown 9304.

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