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Wallace PURDIE

1939 – 2026 · Taranaki

Died 26 May 2026Posted 1 July 2026

14.10.1939 - 26.5.2026

Passed away peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital, aged 86. Deeply loved husband of the late Thelma. Loved father and father-in-law of Wayne and Barb, Carol and Jim Lister, Sue and David Watt, Steven and Chris (deceased). Loved grandfather of 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. A memorium for Bib will be held Saturday 4th July at the Waitara R.S.A. in the Doug Purdie function room at 1.00pm.

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