Ian RAWLINSON Obituary

RAWLINSON, Ian Thomas. It is with deep sorrow the family of Ian announce his passing on Sunday 30th November 2025, peacefully at Whakatane Hospital aged 85. Loving husband of 61 years to Janice. Beloved father and father-in-law to Keith and Kerry, Irene and Paul, Carol and Chris, Scott and Moana, Lesley and Tom. Cherished Grandad to Lateisha, Isabella, Oliver, Renee and Nate; Amy; Michael and Jessica; Brooklyn and Wyatt; Kylie and Reece. In accordance with Ian's wishes a private cremation has been held. A celebration of his life will be at his home 663 Western Drain Road, Awakeri on Sunday 7th December at 1pm. In lieu of flowers donations to St Johns Whakatane would be welcomed. He will be dearly missed by whanau/family and friends. Communications to the Rawlinson family, C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane, 3159 or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz.