Donald BURTE Obituary

Workmate in 1959 and best mate ever since - Sea Cadets - motorcyclists- family friends - piper at our wedding- piper at my sisters wedding in London and piper at our daughters wedding- I was best man at his wedding- cement mixer extraordinaire when we both built our homes and created the driveways etc always a helping hand an expert telecommunications engineer for all his working life and plus some being called out of his retirement several times to "fix things" Don what can we do here etc always positive always supportive and I could go on and on but anyone knowing Don will know that there was never a bad bone in him. Raised a wonderful successful family and doted over splendid grandchildren and the adoring friend and husband to dear Anne - the ultimate couple

Don was my best friend at johnsonville School and then Wellington College. We spent a lot of time together and enjoyed each others company. We both played the bagpipes Being in the Wellington Watersiders Pipe Band. I´m sad to see him gone but appreciate the time we were able to hang out together. Any mutual friends ca email me on [email protected]. I now live in Sydney. John Stewart.

Thank you Don for all your hard work as a JP supporting WDHB. We will never forget that whatever the hour, you were always available for us in ED or Waiatarau. Thank you for your kindness and care to those who needed it most. Rest Easy.

Sorry to hear of Dons passing, we will miss him greatly.
Always the consumate professional in your JP role.
Always reliable and and available to support our team.
Such a lovely man... thanks for everything.

Farewell Don, the memories we shared will be treasured forever. Cousin Gary