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Graham William RICKARDS

Graham RICKARDS Obituary

RICKARDS, Graham William. (Service No. H24410, Able Seaman, RNZN). 5 October 1965 - 4 July 2017. After a long courageous battle with cancer (the robber); aged 51 years. Gone too soon. Beloved husband and soul mate of Sandy (nee Smythe) (Turua). Cherished son of Russell and Margaret Rickards (Hamilton). Dearly loved father of Shivana-Maree and Andrew Gordon, Morgan and Jason Ridgway, Lisa and Matt Prince and Kellie. Proud Grumps/Poppa of Baiden, Riley, Blake and Emalyn and pending arrival of another loved grandchild in December. Loved brother and brother-in- law of Wayne and Leah, Gary and Bobbi, Trina and Ron, Shelley and James, Gary and Catherine (Aussie), Rod and Jo, and adored uncle of his many nieces and nephews. Graham is at home (15 Raratuna Street, Turua) for anyone who wishes to visit. 'We love you dearly Graham and you will be missed by all your family and friends.' A celebration of Graham's life will be held at St George The Martyr Anglican Church, Mackay Street, Thames, on Saturday 8th July, at 2pm, followed by private cremation. Tributes to Graham may be left at www.heavenaddress. com. Messages to phone: (07) 867-5281 or Shivana phone: 021-201-7096.



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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jul. 5, 2017.

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Ottilie Lipsham

January 27, 2018

I wish our roads would of crossed again maybe in heaven

July 7, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to all the family in your sad loss of Graham. We will always remember him for his happy outlook on life and will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.
Love Uncle Kevin, Aunty Judy and family. xxx

Donna Youngman

July 7, 2017

To Ricky, Margaret and family,taken far to soon. Life doesn't seem fair sometimes. Remember the good times. My thoughts are with you. X Donna.

Janice Kerr

July 6, 2017

R.I.P Graham you are now at peace out of pain. You were a great guy. Fly high. From
Janice and Caitlyn

Lisa Webb-McKay

July 6, 2017

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Graham. He is a great man and I have great memories of him from my childhood. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and to know that you are in my thoughts at this time. Lots of Love Lisa Webb and family.

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