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William LAWLEY

Wellington

Posted 1 October 2026

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Passed away peacefully at home; aged 81 years. Loved and respected member of the Marist Brothers for 62 years, may he rest in peace. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Ignatius Catholic Church, 12 Kotiri Street, St Heliers, on Tuesday, 6 October, at 11am then leaving for Waikaraka Cemetery. A Vigil Service will also be held at St Ignatius Catholic Church on Monday, 5 October, at 2.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Marist Brothers Champagnat Trust, PO Box 24-400, Royal Oak, 1345 or https://maristbrothers.org.nz would be very much appreciated.

Funeral service

St Ignatius Catholic Church

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