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James RADFORD Obituary

RADFORD, James Russell (Rusty). On 12 April 2024 at home with family at his side. Much loved partner of Lynn James, father and father-in-law of Greg and Becks, Brett and Claire, Hamish and Holly, and proud grandfather of Josh, Charli and Izzie; Callum and Nathan; Scarlett and Agnes. A funeral service for Russell will be held at All Saints Chapel Purewa Crematorium 100-102 Saint Johns Road, Meadowbank, Auckland, on Thursday 18 April at 12.00pm.



Published by The New Zealand Herald from Apr. 15 to Apr. 17, 2024.

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John Burgess

February 15, 2025

Rest in peace Rusty, enjoyed the friendship and laughs in the old Westpac days.

Leslie Byers

July 25, 2024

Dearest Lynn, I´ve been trying to find you after not hearing back via email at your birthday last year. Though I never met Russ, I know you loved him dearly. I hope you and family are doing well-so sorry for your loss . Leslie from the USA.

Christine Bannan

April 20, 2024

To Lynn and the Radford family, our deepest condolences go out to you with the passing of Russell.
He was a lovely friend always with a smile and a lovely chat.
From many years ago until our time at Vulcan Steel and Whangamata.
You will always be remembered fondly.

Christine & Greg Bannan

Brendon Radford

April 19, 2024

Our deepest condolences to Lynn and family, and all the Radford cousins. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Brendon Megan and the Hamilton Radford family

Gordon Keighley

April 19, 2024

Condolences Lynn& family. RIP Russell.

Joy & Gordon Keighley

Ross Faulkner

April 18, 2024

Hi Lynn, Greg, Brett and Hamish.
So sorry to hear the sad news. We always enjoyed Rusty's company, and I recall fond memories of when we coached together at Howick College. Sorry we can't be with you today.
All our best wishes. Rusty will be missed


Ross, Anne, and all the Faulkner family.

Diane Mckenzie

April 17, 2024

To the Radford family. Thinking of you all at this time and for times going forward.
From Diane and David mckenzie. Hastings

Marion Watson

April 17, 2024

Thinking of you Lyn & family.
Russell will be sadly missed. May his memories will help you through this very sad time.
Deepest sympathy from Marion & Kevan.

Jeneane Feaver

April 16, 2024

Dear Lyn and the Radford family, our family sends our condolences at this sad time. Russell was always so smiley and friendly. We are thinking of you.

The Lennon family

April 16, 2024

To Lynn and all the Radford family, our deepest condolences go out to you all with the passing of Rusty.
As a neighbour and friend we shared many laughs and good times whilst our children grew up.
Your cheeky grin and laugh will always be remembered
The Lennon family

Peter & Marion McNeil, Opunake

April 16, 2024

To all of the Radford family, our sincere condolences on the passing of Rusty. Rusty boarded with the McNeil family in Opunake when he worked in the local bank in the 60s.

Kevin Nielsen

April 16, 2024

Memories from back in the day as a fellow Opunake High School pupil, and fellow coaster. Condolences to Rusty's family at this sad time.

Andrew & Maria Maxwell

April 15, 2024

Our deepest condolences to Lynn and family , we enjoyed many years as neighbours and friends and remember Russ meticulously looking after his garden always ready with a friendly wave and chat , thinking of you at this time

Susan Hurley

April 15, 2024

Sincere condolences to Lynn and family. Thinking of you all at this time. Nobody will ever forget Russell's cheeky smile..
Rest in peace.

JIm and Wendy Hendry

April 15, 2024

Our family have always been welcomed with open arms by Russ and Lynn.
He was warm, kind and always willing to help.
I can hear him laugh at the end of almost every sentence.
What a wonderful and interesting man. Jim loved his stories of his younger years.
Sending love to you all
Jim, Wendy Hendry and family
Canada

Rosemarie Rutherford

April 15, 2024

Deepest sympathy to Lynn and all the Radford family. We remember Rusty as a very nice man . He will be sadly missed by you all. Kind regards from the Rutherford family

Cheryl Rowe

April 15, 2024

Our deepest condolences to Lynn and family, and the wider Radford cousins. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Cheryl and David Rowe.

Lorna Huggard

April 15, 2024

Heartfelt sympathy to all your family. Russell was a good man and will be sadly missed.
Lorna Huggard and family.

Marie MacRae (nee Adamson)

April 15, 2024

Our deepest condolences to Lynn, the family and extended family, in the passing of our dear cousin Russell.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
May he rest in peace.

from the Adamson family.

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