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Ivan BIGNELL Obituary

BIGNELL, Ivan Raymond. Peacefully on 20 January 2016, aged 78. Loved husband of Jill for 51 years. Adored father of Lynne, Michael and David; special father-in-law to Phil and Liddy, and treasured Pops to Ben, the late Amy, Charlotte and Olivia. Game, set and match. Well played Ivy! In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Neurological Foundation, P.O. Box 110022, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland 1148. A service to celebrate Ivan's life will be held at St Aidan's Church, corner Ascot Avenue and Remuera Road, Remuera on Monday 25 January at 2pm.



Published by The New Zealand Herald from Jan. 22 to Jan. 25, 2016.

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December 2, 2018

Oh my, dear Ivan. He was one of 3 bosses I had and he was the best of the 3. So sad to here you passed away in 2016. Your family can be proud that you were a very kind man. Fiona

January 28, 2016

Dear Jill,
I learned just his afternoon from Di of Ivan's death. I am sorry I missed the notice, and the service for Ivan. This message is sent with my love and sympathy to you and all your family.
I will catch up with you personally soon.
Love,
Gae G

January 27, 2016

Dear Jill and family,
The end of an era!
I will miss Ivan, idle chatter and the odd wine when came to the bach on Waiheke Island.
Keep in touch and love and best wishes to you and all the family.
My thoughts are with you all,
kindest regards,
Bruce Baker

Warren Brabant

January 25, 2016

Dear Jill and family
Sincere condolences to you and the family.
We have some fond memories of your family when we lived close to you all those years ago.
from
The Brabant Family

January 25, 2016

Dear Jill and family. I'm sorry I'm unable to attend Ivan's funeral with Peter today as Tom, our grandson, flew up from Wellington this morning for the last week of the holidays and my extended family and close friends are all away. I will be thinking of you all today and have lots of happy memories of Ivan who was a lovely person and I know he'll be sadly missed by you all. love,
Pam O'Reilly

January 24, 2016

Sincere condolences and sympathy to Ivan's family. Enjoyed working for A.W. Gardner in the Warehouse and Office. Rest in peace Ivan.
Melissa

January 24, 2016

We are really going to miss you Ivan, a caring brother and brother-in-law to June and Rod. Uncle to Warren, Cherie and late Paula. Nothing but good times and memories shared. Our condolences to Jill, Lynne, Michael and David and their families.

January 24, 2016

Sincere condolences to ivans family enjoyed know ing you as an employee for gardner fashions,sorry for your families loss regards joanne williams te awamutu

Kallyan Kumar

January 23, 2016

Rest in peace Ivan . Sincere and deepest sympathy to your beautiful wife and the rest of Bignell family.

January 23, 2016

Ivy you are the best. Rob and I have treasured memories of our times together. We will miss your smiling face and bubbly nature but know that you are now in a better place together with Amy. Rest peacefully. All our love .
Rob, Robin Jens and Chrissy

January 23, 2016

So much work at College Rifles Badminton Club.Travel well Ivan Regards to the Bignell & Glennie families. Jim Smithson

James Smithson

January 23, 2016

Ivan you did so much good work atColledge Rifles . Travel well Jim Smithson.

January 23, 2016

With sincere and Deepest Sympathy ,
To Bignell and Glennie Families
From Barbara Hayes .

Jan Tyro

January 23, 2016

Dear darling Ivan. You were a wonderful friend and the memories of all the happy times we shared are treasured. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Sleep peacefully. The Tyros

January 25, 2016

BIGNELL, Ivan Raymond Much loved founder, patron and life member of College Rifles Badminton Club. Greatly missed by everyone at our club. Rest in peace.

January 23, 2016

BIGNELL, Ivan Raymond A life which achieved so much in business and sport is now over. John, Pam, Diana and Katy send all our love to Ivan's family at this time. Ivan, you have worked with the very best of the Rag Trade, and played sport with the cream of NZ talent. We will miss you greatly. Glenie family.

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