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Donald Keith McILWRAITH

Donald McILWRAITH Obituary

McILWRAITH, Donald Keith. On 13 May 2020 suddenly at home in Maketu, in his 89th year. Dearly loved husband of Rama (deceased) and loved father to Audrey, a grandfather and great-grandfather. Brother in-law to Pauline, Uncle to Roger, Peta (deceased), Simon, Brendon, Lucinda, Rosalie and Greg. Will be missed by family and a wide circle of friends. A private service was held for Don on Saturday 16 May due to current restrictions. A service sheet, short video of the service is available by contacting Simon Ellis (Don's nephew) at [email protected]

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on May 20, 2020.

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Sandy Hodge

May 24, 2020

From myself and twins, our greatest condolences.

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Evan Roberts

May 22, 2020

Thoughts are with the family at this time.

The last time I saw Don was in Maketu, probably early 2009 - one of the last trips I did with my my sister Nicky Reilly (nee Roberts, passed away 2009) was to see Don, Nicky's Godfather.

Don told the story, as I recall, that as a very young child, Don's parents moved to Pukekohe, and my Mum, Beryl Guthrie (at that time, later Beryl Roberts) lived over the fence. They became lifelong friends from that early meeting.

My earliest memories of Don (and Rama) are from probably 50 years ago.

One of my latest memories was when I spoke of Don to my wife (Wendy) this Monday gone, making plans to travel north when this craziness settles a little more. A visit to Don was specific to that journey..

Each year at Xmas, I would speak to Don, with him usually making the call. So appreciative of his making the effort to keep in touch.

The memories of Don will live on, carried by those that are lucky enough and thankful to have known him.

Warmest regards to all the family.

Evan, Wendy and Finn Roberts. Dunedin.

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