DAWSON, Stanley Petrie

QSM, JP (Rtd)
Retired Police Constable 2279. Passed away peacefully at home in Hokitika, on December 30, 2022, surrounded with love, aged 88. Dearly loved husband of the late Ruth (2012), loved and cherished father of Danielle, Ceridwyn, and Lorelei, respected father-in-law of John, and Oliver. Loved Grandad to Myles and Sarah, Laura and Damian, and Felicity; Tim and Courtney, Oliver and Kate; Max, and Brydie. Grandad Stan to William, and Oliver; Noah, Eli, and Etera; Tiggy, Vada, and Eliza; and Luca. Loved son of the late George and Ruby (nee Hibbs) Dawson, dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of George and Margaret (both deceased), Arthur and Helen (Greymouth), Clarke (deceased), Jim (deceased) and Pam (Christchurch), Colleen and Colin (deceased) Hall (Wellington), and Karen and Frank Bradley (Hokitika), loved brother-in-law of Ruth’s family in the UK, a loved uncle to his nephews and nieces in New Zealand, Australia and the UK, a cousin and friend of many. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Hokitika District Nurses would be appreciated and may be made at the service. Messages to 175 Rolleston Street, Hokitika 7810, or can be left on Stan’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz.... A celebration of Stan’s life will be held in the Westland High School Hall, Hokitika, entrance off Hampden Street, on Saturday, January 14, commencing at 1.00pm. Private cremation to follow. The service will be live-streamed, and the link can be found on Stan’s tribute page.
Thompson Funeral Directors Ltd, Hokitika
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