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Peter HENDERSON Obituary

HENDERSON, Peter (Sammy, ex All Black 1949-50) Passed away peacefully on Monday November 24, 2014, in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Leonie. Much loved father and father-in-law of Ian and Sonjae, the late Mark and Annabel. Adored Grandad of Nikki, Jacob and Frankie, Bede, Chelsea and Brooklyn. Great-grandfather of Lakai and A'marni. Service to be held at 2pm on Wednesday December 3, at Olive Tree Cottage, 247 Joyce Road, Tauranga, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimers NZ would be welcome and may be left at the service. Dad, you can now rest with Mum and Mark. We will miss you dearly. Brooklyn and Maisey will be lost without your hugs and smiles. Special thanks to Maureen who took such good care of Dad. Messages may be sent to the Henderson Family, c/- Hope Family Funerals, 4 Keenan Road, RD3, Tauranga 3173.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Nov. 28, 2014.

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Farewell Peter it was great to know you and learn of your wonderful life.

December 2, 2014

R.I.P.Sammy. Happymemories of an admired athlete in my youth. Little did I know I would auction your livestock at Waingaro in later years. Roger Loveridge

November 30, 2014

Dear Peter, It has been a pleasure knowing you. A true gentlemen, great All Black, Athlete & Lawn Bowler. Wonderful father of Ian, father-in-law of our Sonjae and Grandad of our Chelsea and Brooklyn. Much loved and respected by Yvonne Shirley & Colin Judd, Omokoroa and the Shirley Family (Paeroa & Rotorua) Farewell our dear friend Peter.

Yvonne Shirley

November 29, 2014

He was (then) Empire games sprinter for NZ in 1950.
He used to play wing for Kaierau club in Wanganui where I used to go watch him over 1949-50, and learned a lot by doing so when he was playing in club games.
He contributed to good memories of my earlier life.

Robin Court

November 29, 2014

One of the greats of New Zealand rugby, arguably one of the best wing three-quarters ever seen. Just imagine how effective he would be in today's game. Vale Peter Henderson

Wayne Bourne

November 29, 2014

HENDERSON, Peter. An All Black in 1949 and 1950 and a Barbarian Club Member for many years. Peter was a very proud Barbarian and will be missed by the many friends he had in the Barbarians Club. The Barbarians' Management and members express their sincere condolences to Peters' family, at this sad time.

November 29, 2014

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