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Thomas PENWARDEN

2026 · Taranaki

Died 11 August 2026Posted 13 August 2026

Passed peacefully at Summerset on Pohutukawa Place on Tuesday, 11th August 2026, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Joy. Loved father and father-in-law of Tim and Sarah, Emma and Jason, and stepfather of Hamish and Ellen. Adored Grandad of Jaxon, Tayah, Ruby, Hattie, and Toby. Loved brother of Shirley, Margaret, and Colleen. All messages may be sent to 'The Penwarden Family', c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices A service for Tom will be held at The Chapel of W. Abraham, 366 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, on Saturday, 15th August 2026, at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation.

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