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Douglas PORTER Obituary

PORTER, Douglas Reuben (Doug). On the 9th October 2013, peacefully at Middlemore Hospital aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Betty Margaret. Treasured dad of Julie, Susan, Tony and Mark. Respected father-in-law of Tim, Peter, Sharon and Donna. Loved poppa of Michael, Lauren, Tiffaney, Ellie, Matthew, Cody and Jake. "Thank you for the memories." A service for Doug will be held in the Chapel at Manukau Memorial Gardens, 357 Puhinui Road, Papatoetoe on Wednesday 16 October at 11am. Papatoetoe Funeral Cottage



Published by The New Zealand Herald from Oct. 12 to Oct. 14, 2013.

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October 23, 2013

A truly wonderful father, father-in-law, poppa and friend to us all. We had so much love and respect for you. Will miss you so much.
Tony, Sharon, Ellie and Jake

October 20, 2013

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve - Love from Janice & Donna (nee Attwood)Tony, Peter and sadly the now late Gwen Attwood who passed peacefully on Wed 16th Oct - Now the neighbours can be together again

Lisa Churches

October 13, 2013

Porter, Douglas Reuben Goodbye Uncle Doug, you will be dearly missed by family, We all have a new Guardian Angel, for me it wont be much different you were always there in the shadows when I need you. Enjoy the tea and scones,sponge cake with Nana Poppa and your darling wife Betty. Lots of love Lisa

October 13, 2013

A lovely man and friend to all he met. Will be sadly missed. Kaye Sole

June Poole

October 13, 2013

A great friend who has left us with lovely memories of times spent together, sharing his love for his family and his humour.

October 16, 2013

PORTER, Douglas Reuben. Rest in Peace. Condolences to family, Onehunga Sports.

October 14, 2013

PORTER, Douglas. Esteemed and well respected Foundation Member of the Papatoetoe Cosmopolitan Club. Will be sadly missed.

October 12, 2013

PORTER, Douglas Reuben (Doug) Born 14-06-1928. Passed away on 09-10-2013. Thank you for being you, you have been an inspiration to us all. we will love and cherish you. Forever in our hearts and thoughts . We love you. Gone but never forgotten Mark, Donna,Tiffany and Cody

October 12, 2013

PORTER, Douglas Reuben Goodbye to a special dad and poppa. Will miss you dearly. Such precious memories. Julie, Tim and Matt.

October 12, 2013

PORTER, Douglas Reuben Loved Dad and Poppa He is not lost our dearest love Nor has he travelled far Just stepped inside home's loveliest room And left the door ajar Will miss you Susan Peter Michael and Lauren

October 14, 2013

PORTER, Douglas Rueben (Doug). Dearly loved Brother and Brother-law of Selwyn and Rose, and loved Uncle of Kevin, David and Kim, Alan and Alison, Loved great Uncle of Saskia and Feyona. Doug will be greatly missed by our family.

October 12, 2013

PORTER, Douglas Reuben. On 9 October 2013. A loving, loyal friend of Barbara Semb and family for 40 years. RIP.

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