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Douglas CLINGAN

2026 · Wellington

Died 6 September 2026Posted 9 September 2026

On 6 September 2026, passed away peacefully, aged 92 years, surrounded by family at Wellington Hospital. A proud Scotsman. Served with the British Army RASC (Malaya), and also as a CSM with the NZ Scottish Regiment. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret (Peggy) Moore, adored dad of Graeme, Andrew and Diane, loving grandad of Jamie and Daniel, and great-grandad of Ella. Special thanks to family and friends who have been a huge support to us through this difficult time, and to the staff of Wellington Free Ambulance and Wellington Hospital for their care of Doug.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made online at https://www.wfa.org.nz/donate.

A service for Doug will be held at the Cockburn St Chapel, cnr of Cockburn St and Onepu Rd, Kilbirnie, Wellington, on Friday 11 September 2026 at 1.30pm, thereafter private cremation. To livestream Doug's service or leave a message or tribute please visit www.hcfh.co.nz. Cards can be posted c/- 56 Onepu Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6022.

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Cockburn St Chapel

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