Graham BELL Obituary

Dear Joyce, David, Megan and Christina. I´m so sorry for your loss and for being unable to make Graham´s service. I know he put up a huge fight which hopefully gave you all more precious time with him. Whitianga won´t be quite the same with 2 old boys missing from the "crew". I always enjoyed having a chat with Graham at the Shark Bar and I´ll fondly remember the time he gave me a ride home from fitty. The journey seemed faster than normal as we chatted of Kings Road days, discussed many varying topics and solved all of the world´s problems with plenty of laughs inbetween. He was a top gent and will be very missed. xox Ryan

A New Zealand icon. Thankyou for your dedication to the force. Loop by

To Megan, your Mum and family, please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Graham, such a fine bloke and fellow I have respected and admired since 1968.

You fought tirelessly for peace on earth Graham, may you now rest in peace hereafter with the appreciation and heartfelt wishes of mankind.

DING:

AN EYE FOR DETAIL

AN EAR TO LEND

A MIND SO SHARP

A REAL LEGEND

I worked with Graham in both Wellington and Auckland. We went fishing and diving together in Whitianga. I always enjoyed his great sense of humor. Sad to hear of his passing. A top all round bloke.

Ding was my boss on house break squad in the Wellington CIB in 1978. A hell of a good detective and thoroughly decent bloke who was an excellent trainer and Boss

I worked with Graham in Taumarunui from 1983 to 1987. "Ding" was a great professional and person to boot. I learnt a lot from him during this time. So sad to hear of Graham's passing. My condolences to Graham's family and friends.

I´ve known Graham since 2002 from when he was the the procenter of POLICE TEN 7
Rest in Peace Graham From Brennan iam a big fan of Police Ten 7

Sorry to hear of Graham's passing. He can rest in peace now.
Our thought are with his family.

Sending love and hugs to all the family. A great man loved by all. Love always Bass and Tubb. xx

Thinking of you Joyce & family at this sad time. Graham was so fun to work with on Ten 7, he will be missed.

Thank you for your distinguished service sir.
Rest easy

Our sincere condolences to Joyce and family. Graham was a legend and will never be forgotten. Graham's dad and our dad (Iain) were brothers. Rest in peace Graham.

To Graham's family, please accept our sincere condolences on a well-liked team member who played a significant role when the Teachers Seniors were the "giant-killers" in Auckland senior club rugby. A great club man with whom dear Dave Dalgliesh will have a lot to share when it comes to the game played in heaven. Duty done, may you rest in peace.

To Joyce and family. Sad to hear about Grahams passing. We will remember him fondly for his police leadership, comradery and yarns, for his love of his vintage truck and fishing and mostly his family. Rest in Peace.

My Wingmate and great friend during Police training at Trentham in 1968. Followed his career with interest and respect.
His deliveries on Police 10/7 were memorable and got to the Nation´s conscious. Your work is done my friend. RIP Ding.

Sorry to hear of your loss, thinking of you and your family your cousin Noeline

My sincere condolences to Joyce David Megan and Chrissy and extended family.
I have known Graham since the early 1980´s as we were both Detectives in the New Zealand Police Criminal Investigation Branch .
Graham was an outstanding Police Officer and it has been my privilege to work with him.
In recent years our catch ups have been sporadic but warmly received.
In recent times our discussions via Facebook over rugby and policing matters have been enjoyable.
You have given your life to public service and the love and support of your family has made this possible.
I salute you Graham for a life well lived RIP mate.

To Joyce and family my sincere condolences on the passing of Graham. you will always be in our thoughts.

I remember you from your wild days at the Hamilton Railway Station, playing rugby against you for City and that bloody model A. Joyce I remember you from our Livingstone Ave days. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your great loss.
Ivan and Katrina Conlon, Tokerau Beach

To Joyce and family - Please accept my Sincere Sympathy - R.I.P. Graham - Diane Wightman

Graham (Ding) was one of life's true characters and storytellers.
Those of us that worked and socialized with Ding over the years will never forget him. His TV appearances were legendary! A good friend gone but not forgotten. My sincere condolences to Joyce and his extended family.

Graham (Ding) Bell is to me an unforgettable memory from our days together playing rugby for the Teachers club in Auckland. Ding had a very droll sense of humour. When asked where he was going part way through one afternoon post match social session his answer was, with a dead pan face "to detect". He was back on duty later that afternoon. Ding was always serious about his career as a police officer and this is evidenced by his life long commitment to apprehending "thieving scum" and to his being awarded the QSM. We have lost a wonderful man and for me a dear friend. Ding was without doubt "one in a million."

Always had a laugh and enjoyed a conversation over sport in the Barracks Bar in Auckland. Not to mention a few beers were consumed. Police rugby and catching crims were popular topics. A top man Ding Bell.
RIP

Condolences to Joyce and family Thinking of you .Jan Tattley

BELL, Graham John. Loved son of the late Nelly and Ron Bell (Hamilton). Much loved brother of Kathleen (recently deceased) and Neil Rose (Auckland), Norman and Jan Bell (Papamoa) and, Maureen and Kevin Richards (Auckland). Now at Peace