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Alan KERR-TAYLOR Obituary

Kerr-Taylor, Alan Ross (Ross). Passed peacefully, on Saturday 30 November 2025, surrounded by family, aged 81 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Janet. Much loved father of Bronwyn, Claire, Stephen, Allan and Neil. Father-in-law of Tim, Nigel, Rachel and Suzie. Brother to Yvonne and Vivian. Treasured poppa of Rachael, Paige, Sarah, Cooper, Brody and Blake. Always in our hearts and may he rest in the arms of our Lord. The funerals service for Ross will be held on Friday 12th December at 11am at St Patricks Church Huapai, to be followed by a burial in Kumeu Cemetery.
Published by The New Zealand Herald from Dec. 4 to Dec. 6, 2025.

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Retts van Dam

December 12, 2025

Kia Ora darling Janet and Whanau, our deepest condolences to you at the passing over from this mortal coil, of your Beloved Ross, (Extraordinary, Hardcase witty & so humorous, Kindest & Generous with time, aroha, gentle, artistic and Wonderful Singer and Faith-filled Gentleman-Friend & Hubby, Daddy & Proud, Loving Koro)...& so much more! What a great friend of Jesus and of us all, what a wonderful Community-hearted lovely Man! Deeply saddened not to personally pay our respects to One whom our Whanau respected and loved, due to health reasons. God bless his final Waka Wairua, may the Angels come to welcome Ross into Heaven´s eternal rest & peace with Atua...& all your Loved Ones in Heaven. God bless you Janet & all your Aiga during this tough, rough, sorrowful yet quietly celebratory time of your Amazing Ross. His aroha & encouragement, kindest smiles and humour, our love of Praise & Worship Music, I have always treasured, & will continue to do so.
God bless you Janet & may you always feel Ross´s loving embrace & support, for we loved how he loved you!
Always in Love & Prayer
Arohanui
Retts van Dam & Whanau

Jeannette Smith

December 11, 2025

Dear Janet and Family. My name is Jeannette Smith (nee Olney) Ross and I went to Waimauku Primary school together, my mother said I adored Ross and couldn´t stop talking about him when I started school. I grew up with Vivian and Yvonne. The last time I saw Ross was at a school reunion and my husband and I ended up at your place between functions.
Our sincere condolences for your sad loss of Ross. I hope to make his funeral at Huapai tomorrow. Jeannette

Bill Spence

December 5, 2025

Janet and family both Eileen and I send our deepest condolences to you all. Over the years I have had so many conversations with Ross in business and just an over the fence chat. Some loud and some just shooting the breeze. Both walking away friends.
Always there to help and to give advice, determined in his goals in finishing his day. Always seen putting around the farm with his trusty ford tractor.
His strong determination in (I´m going to die with it not of it) was his catch phrase.
Will miss catching up with you at the ANZAC day parade.
Rest now after a well fought battle.
With respect and love Bill and Eileen Spence.

Douglas Mellsop

December 4, 2025

He was a true identity of waimauku
I saw him one day joking with Karen butcher at vtnz carrying on with life joking away there about his cancer on his back

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