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Thomas THOMPSON

2026 · Taranaki

Died 23 July 2026Posted 28 July 2026

QSM, JP Retired

Passed away peacefully on Thursday 23rd July 2026, in his 96th year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Laurel, and the late Joyce. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Heather, Bruce and Shirley, Ian and Tania. Much loved grandad of Kirsty; Kylie and Dean, Shaun and Lisa; Brooke and Mitch, Rory and Chloe, Meg and Cam. Much loved GG of his great-grandchildren Cooper; Kaleb, Shannley; Elly, Angus; Luca, Kate; Mac, and Hunter. Much loved step-dad of Dawn and Nigel, Jo and Ron, Russell and Caroline, and special step-grandad to Adam, Amanda, Shannon, Liam, Matthew, and Joshua. Tom's family would like to sincerely thank Tainui Rest Home for their love and care of Tom. Messages of condolence may be left on Tom's page at www.hardingsfunerals.co.nz/tributes Family and friends are invited to a funeral of celebration for Tom at the Whitely Methodist Church, New Plymouth, on Tuesday 28th July 2026, commencing at 11.00am, after which he will be laid to rest with Joyce privately.

Arranged by Hardings Funerals

Funeral service

Whitely Methodist Church

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