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Douglas Noel DRIVER

Douglas DRIVER Obituary

DRIVER, Douglas Noel (Doug). Passed away on 7 October 2025, in his 94th year, in peace, surrounded by family and love. Loving husband of the late Alison, and partner of Joy. Devoted father and father-in- law to Gillian, Stephen and Debbie. Proud Grandad Doug to Lucy and Cam, Athanasius and Lou, and Timothy and Becki. Loved and cherished by Michael, Kirsten, Rachel and many, many others. A gentleman to the end. Special thanks to Tararu Care Home for their thoughtful care and support. A celebration of Doug's marvellous, full life will be held at The Grahamstown Chapel,102 Kirkwood Street, Thames on Friday 10 October at 11am.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 8, 2025.

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Erin Burt

Earlier today

What a wonderful life for a wonderful man. I remember Doug as a family friend of my parents and then a gentle, thoughtful dentist and finally as a co-owner in the practice I was lucky enough to be employed in. To Gillian and Stephen and your families I extend my sympathy at the loss of Doug.

David Fornusek

Yesterday

Doug and Alison were the reason Gaile and I came to Thames. He was a great mentor , professional colleague and friend. RIP
David, Gaile and the Fornusek family

Cynthia Sheppard

October 8, 2025

Thinking of you all at this time.
With Love and Sympathy
Milton and Cynthia Sheppard

Debbie Edwards

October 8, 2025

Doug was a very dear friend to my father & they had many great fishing adventures together. Aside from being the family dentist, Doug was curious, smart & good company. Thinking of the Joy and the Driver whanau, and sending much love.

October 8, 2025

DRIVER, Douglas Noel (Doug). Douglas was the much loved older brother and brother-in- law of Barry and Mata Driver, cherished Uncle to Matthew, Cameron and Ruth Driver and their partners Patricia, Juanita and Andrew, and Great Uncle to Alex and Kirsten, Ben, Rachel and Jessica, Cormac, Maeve, Elliott and Romilly.

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