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Charles Leonard GILES

Charles GILES Obituary

GILES, Charles Leonard (Len). Passed away peacefully at Whangarei Hospital on 14th October 2025, aged 97 years. Loved husband of Dianne, and former husband of Olive. Father of Kirsten (deceased), Christian (deceased), Nelson and Elspeth, and step-dad of Catherine. Much loved granddad of Ben, Elias, Sophie, Lilly, Maddy and Anni, and great-granddad of Sienna. A private cremation is to be held, and will be followed by a Remembrance service in December. "What is to be desired in a man is his kindness" - Proverbs 19:22.

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 16, 2025.

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Val Poulter ( mccallum)

October 16, 2025

Our thoughts and love go out to dear Olive and Nelson Elspeth and family. Lens favourite hymn was * I come to the garden * a beautiful memory.
Chris and Val Poulter warkworth

Val Poulter ( mccallum)

October 16, 2025

Our family welcomed Len as a young man into our home at Ararua
We spent happy times on his launch on the Kaipara . Condolences to Dianne and family
As we remember Len in love McCallum family

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