Death Notices
Death

BLACKWELL, Richard Earl (Earl)

14.12.1934 – 16.4.2018
After a brave battle, he shut his eyes and went to sleep peacefully. Loved forever and always our strong and humble hero. Truly loved husband of Thelma. Loved father of Paul and June; father-in-law of Deborah. Treasured grandfather of Ali, Leif and Jacob. Adored great grandfather of Ash, Ikaia, Vettori, Roman, Tayla and Azlan. Gone from our presence but, never not been down this road before. Love you forever. In lieu of flowers, donations to Te Omanga Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Earl’s life will be held in the Upper Hutt Cossie Club on Friday 20 April 2018 at 2.00pm and thereafter cremation at Akatarawa.