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Donald Edward WILLOUGHBY

Donald WILLOUGHBY Obituary

WILLOUGHBY, Donald Edward (Don). Don passed away peacefully on Friday 13 March 2026 after a short illness. Loved husband of Rae for 63 years. A loving father of Kim and Glenn. Adored Popsy of Nick, Connagh, Shay, Pietta. A memorial service to celebrate Don's life will be held at Raleigh Street Christian Centre, 24 Raleigh Street, Cambridge on Saturday 21 March at 2pm. The family have requested in lieu of flowers for people to please make a donation to Cambridge Tree Trust in Don's memory. Kiwibank 38-9005-0635102-01. Dad has run his last race and we are so lucky that he ran it on his terms and crossed the line calmly, pain free and with grace. We hope the snapper bite and you rest well popsy.

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Mar. 17, 2026.

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Tony lane

March 21, 2026

Very sad to hear of dons passing my prayers and thoughts are with you race Kim and Glen don was a great man and mentor off mine at Cambridge harriers. 91 92 rest in peace Don

Craig Mead

March 18, 2026

Our thoughts are with you Rae & family, I´m so pleased I got to catch up with you both last year. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Craig & Erin Mead

Gayleen Mansell

March 18, 2026

Dear Rae, Kim and Glenn
My sincere condolences on your loss. I remember happy days in Fisher Terrace when you lived just across the road and the boys would come to play. I am thinking of you now and send my love.
Gayleen Mansell

Di & Bev

March 18, 2026

Sincere Condolences to Rae & all the family on your so very sad loss of Don. What wonderful memories you all have of Don. Love Di & Bev

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