VENNING, Rodney Brian

Born 30th December 1933 at Christchurch. I write this as my assisted death on 10th December 2022 in Wellington draws near. My lifetime vocation was as a practising lawyer from February 1965 until June 2015. This 50-year period included 16 years as a judge and coroner of Hong Kong. This was the most fulfilling time of my career for me. I am survived by my loved wife Dawn Anne Brown, children Katrina Mary Harding, Bridget Jane Bucknell, and Campbell James Robert Venning. Also my grandchildren Oliver, Jasper and Bailey Harding (all Ozzies) and Zachery, Estella, and Alexis Venning (all Kiwis). More recently I have been a grandfather to Dawn’s granddaughters Imogen and Vivienne (London). I was first married on 8th December 1962 and believe my love for my children, grandchildren and Dawn’s family has been reciprocated. The meaningful and happy circumstances of my life have helped make it possible for me to withstand the medical treatment I have been subjected to since mid-2019 with good humour. All medical clinicians I have dealt with through the national health system and my general practitioner have been unfailingly kind, considerate and helpful. There will be no funeral. Private cremation.