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Don HAMMOND Obituary

HAMMOND, Don. Kiwi #393 Passed away peacefully on Saturday 30th July 2022, aged 85. Loved husband of Joy. Father of Scott and Janet, and Dene and Jeanne. Grandfather of Chris, Daniel, Cassandra, Jessica, Jordyn and Sam. Legend of league. Much loved and will be missed by all. A service will be held at Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, on Thursday 11 August 2022 at 10.30am.



Published by The New Zealand Herald from Aug. 8 to Aug. 9, 2022.

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PATRICIA MCGILL

October 15, 2022

Condolences to Joy and all the family. He was a nz cousin of mine whom my sister found when researching our family history. Don was such a lovely person who had a very interesting life. RIP Don.

Colin Nicholls

October 14, 2022

I first met Don when he became my coach at Te Atatu Rugby League. We got on well and became good friends long after football.
Our families shared some good times together and Don became a lifelong friend.
You will never be forgotten Don. Rest well dear friend.
Colin and Maureen Nicholls and family.

Royston Kerr

August 13, 2022

Condolences & Aroha to Dons Family
A True Scots Warrior
Never a high tackle
Always low, by the book, best I ever saw including Crash Carson & Maunga Emery
Mr Eastlake told us to tackle like Donny H
A Legend speaking of the legend that is Don Hammond

Royston Kerr & Royce Goodhue
Forever Admirers from behind the East Stand Picket Fence at Carlaw Pk

Gib Beattie

August 12, 2022

Dear Scott & Dene, just heard about your Dad. He was a great man and a Rugby League Legend. When I was 16 my Dad arranged for me and Peter Dunn to have an hour´s tackling practice with Donny at Neil Ave, Te Atatu - never been hit by anything harder in my life. He was a Te Atatu Roosters Legend too. All the best guys - your Dad was top drawer. Gib (Jr)

Mary Clark , Clan MacLeod

August 11, 2022

My condolences to Joy and Don's family. R.I.P. Don, a life well lived, a great sportsman, airline engineer and devoted Clansman. Fond memories of times at Clan Gatherings both here and on at Dunvegan, Isle of Skye.

Karen McLeod

August 8, 2022

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Joy and all the family at this very sad time. You'll be in my prayers as you come to terms with your loss.

Edgar Nathan

August 8, 2022

RIP Legend.

Trevor Wallbank

August 8, 2022

Fond memories of our Mount Albert League schoolboy days your frequent visits to our Morningside house and I to yours in Sandringham.School holidays at the Western Springs "wilderness".R.I.P. old mate.Now it is safe to say without getting belted see ya Hammondeggs !! Trev

Wayne Bourne

August 8, 2022

I saw Don Hammond play league for NZ at Carlaw Park. He was a true legend of the game.

Steve Phillips

August 8, 2022

Great caring man, true Kiwi in more ways than one.

RIP Don

Phillips Family

August 9, 2022

HAMMOND, Don. NZRL Kiwi #393. Passed peacefully 2 days before his 86th birthday. Beloved husband of Joy. Loving step-dad, granddad and great-grandad and friend of Craig, Lorelle, Jordy, Sam, Billie, Emmy, Keiji, Alan and Jared. Grateful thanks to the wonderful staff at Bert Sutcliffe Rest Home.

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