Evan PATERSON Obituary

Evan`s three children Sandra, Bob and Julie would like to thank all Eva`s mates for their condolences. We may have never met you but we knew he had many friends

With your sad parting, so goes the pain.

My sympathy to Min and all Evan's family. I had the pleasure to met him while working at Chatswood, heaps of advices to travel with my children and always kind and smiling, a person I'll always remember. God bless you all and give you the strength in this sad moment.

To Min and extended families please accept our deepest sympathy at Evan's passing. Through sailing we have such wonderful memories of this very talented sailor. Sail on dear friend.

We are both thinking of you at this time. Do take care of yourself. Lots of love to you

Skilled and humble in every way, Tap Tap was recognised by countless yachties around NZ and the Pacific, with an intelligent brain to the end. Evan will be missed by so many and his legacy of outstanding knowledge and humour will not be forgotten.
Sincere sympathy to Min...you were an amazing partnership to the end but you will be relieved to know the anchor is up and Evan is floating unhindered.
Glenys and Ian , Alison, Andrew (Tiny) & Gemma Duff -Tarua II

Tap Tap taught me how to drink rum just a good bloke

A quote from a sailing magazine of years ago
"One of the few men I know, to whom I could hand over the Helm on a windy night, then go below and sleep soundly. Evan to a "T". God Bless

Sincere condolences to Min and families of Evan, his passing has triggered many happy memories of the times he spent sailing with us aboard Kotiti.

Our sympathy to Min, Jim and all the family.
Pip and Jill Strack
Picton

To Min and family and Jim, Kaye and family. We are so sorry to hear about Tap Tap. We have fond memories of him over the years through sailing connections. We often talk of his impromptu singing at our wedding. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.