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James OLIVER

2026 · Wellington

Died 24 July 2026Posted 28 July 2026

Died peacefully after a long illness on 24th July 2026, aged 80 years. Cherished husband for 58 years and best friend of Mollie; much loved father of Jo, Wendy, Nigel (deceased) and Jay (Canada); and treasured Grandad of Gus and Baden Crofskey. Special thanks to the staff at Woburn Masonic Care for their loving care of Jim.

A service to celebrate Jim's life will be held in Cornwall Manor, corner Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt, on Thursday 30th July, at 2.00pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkinsons New Zealand or Child Cancer Foundation would be welcome.

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