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Desmond Arthur THOMAS

Desmond THOMAS Obituary

THOMAS, Desmond Arthur. Aged 80, Passed away suddenly 26 July 2025 at Whangarei Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Christine, Dearly loved father of Paul and Michelle and father-in-law of Scott. Loved Poppa of Samantha and Jake, Georgia and Jackson and loved Pop Pop of Oaklynn and Harley. A private service and cremation has been held as per his wishes. Any donations to Whangarei St Johns Ambulance would be appreciated.



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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jul. 29, 2025.

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Baulcomb.

August 7, 2025

SORRY TO HERE OF DES´S PASSING .Condolences to to you Christine and family . Philip and Nancy Baulcomb.

Rod Jones

August 3, 2025

Christine & Family, I am so sorry for your loss of Des
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Lots of love to all of you at this time.
To me Des will be remembered as a great builder & a very good mate from the 1970,s.

Slim Rotherham

July 29, 2025

Desmond Tutu.
You were always a legend and everyone's friend. You kept us all honest with your questions, dry wit and humour. Condolences to Christine and all the family.
Slim and Sarndra R.

Raewyn and Bruce Hutton

July 29, 2025

So sorry to hear of your loss of dear Des Christine.
Sending loving thoughts to you and your family.
Precious memories Raewyn and Bruce

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Terry Cole

July 29, 2025

Our deepest sympathy to Christine Paul Michelle and families Des and Christine have been true friends for 40+ years and Des will be sadly missed
Love Terry & Yvonne Cole and families

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