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Douglas MCDONALD

Douglas MCDONALD obituary

Douglas MCDONALD Obituary

MCDONALD, Douglas (Doug). On 4 July 2025. Most precious husband and best friend of Patricia for 58 years. Dearly loved father of Lyndon and Andrea, father in-law of Janine and beloved, fun-loving Poppa of Jaimie and Danielle. Doug had a long and rewarding career with Air New Zealand from soon after his arrival in New Zealand in 1965 until his early retirement in 1998. He worked with wonderful colleagues, met many special people and made lasting friendships during that time. Dementia robbed him of so very much, but never of his loving ways and sense of humour. We will love you and miss you "till a' the seas gang dry". In accordance with Doug's wishes, a private family cremation has taken place. Our grateful thanks to the staff of the Special Care Unit at Bruce McLaren Retirement Village for their wonderful care of Douglas. Any correspondence may be sent to Patricia McDonald A445/795 Chapel Road, Dannemora, Aucklan



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jul. 12, 2025.

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CLIFF H HOLT

July 15, 2025

Words cannot describe the loss but I am sure Doug and your memories will be with you for ever in the future Take care Patricia with your journey Will keep intouch Cliff

Bernard [Bernie] Nicholson

July 12, 2025

My sympathies to Patricia and Family at the passing of Doug. A nicer man you will never had met; a work friend for 60 odd years at Air N.Z.

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