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Laly HADDON Obituary

HADDON, Laly Paraone (Tracker). Q.S.M. Peacefully passed away at home in Pakiri, in the loving care of his family, on 16th July, 2013; aged 74 years. Very loved husband of Sharley, father of Olivia and Ben. Grandfather to Mataia, Kahurangi, and Isla. Son of Joe and Grace Haddon and loved brother of Tilly and Myra. Laly will be at Omaha Marae, Leigh, from Thursday 18th July and a service will take place on the Marae on Saturday 20th July 2013, at 11am.



Published by The New Zealand Herald from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2013.

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August 16, 2013

Hi Sharley,
So sorry to hear of your dear Laly's death, and sorry I couldn't make it to his wonderful Tangi. A great tribute to him, and to you and family. Hopefully catch up soon.
Arohanui, Wendy Bennett.

Beverley Rogers

July 26, 2013

Many lovely memories of Laly over my early and teen years along with my two sisters and parents. Never forgotten and much respected. Beverley Rogers (family of Jean and Roy Rogers)

July 25, 2013

My wife and I last saw Lally, @ 5 year's ago, at Pakiri! Anmd his memories then, of when I played under his coaching in the Omaha Under 17's (@ 1985) were as good & strong as if it were only last week! Moe mai coach/tracker! Pass on my aroha, to my Dad, when you see him, "up there"! <3 <3

Jocelyn and Brian Jones

July 21, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

July 21, 2013

Sharley and Family- my thoughts are with you and your family.

Kind Regards Brian and Jocelyn Jones.

Sarron Bennett

July 21, 2013

Sharley Oliva and Ben. Sorry in the loss of a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Enjoyed my many visits doing deliveries and the chit chats with Laly talking rugby plus solving the many world problems of the day.Always made welcome by all.Ex Tip Top Icecream

Lynda Benveniste (Currie)

July 21, 2013

Dear Sharley My thoughts are with you and all your family at this sad time. Lynda

Sarron Bennett

July 21, 2013

Sharley Oliva and Ben. It is with sadness that I hear of Laly's passing, a great Husband, father and grandfather. I enjoyed my many visits to your place doing deliveries, and the idle chit chat of football and any thing else that needed attention in the world. Will be sadly missed.Sarron Bennett ex Tip Top Icecream.

July 21, 2013

Dear Sharley....so very sorry to hear of Laly's passing...much love and heartfelt condolences to you and your whanau....Vicki & Colin (Willow Lodge) Warkworth

July 20, 2013

My thoughts are with Sharley, Olivia & Ben at Laly's passing. I remember all the great times shared, usually round the dinner table with a few drinks and lots of talking & laughter. Till we meet again Laly, love, Jacqui.

July 20, 2013

Dear Sharley , Remember the great moments - the courtship , winning Laly against the odds ! The fun times , the parties, the visits to Australia , the farms , the sheep and the love of the land . No more broken fences to fix or weeds to grub - Laly can now be free from pain and worry . Thoughts are with you today and always .From afar , Love , Joy and Will ,Noosa.

Tony Buehler

July 20, 2013

My thoughts are with you. Very sad to hear of Laly's passing. Many happy memories from my first Christmas in New Zealand are with Sharley and Laly. Much love, Tony

July 20, 2013

sharley, oliva and ben... uncle laly was a wonderful man.. i will miss seeing him up the street and getting my fix of cuddles from him.. i have many fond memories of him from the good old days at cricket.love to you all helen pool... dad couldnt make it as he has had a knee replacement but send much love to a mighty kauri

Redvers McCabe

July 19, 2013

Dear Sharley & Whanau my brother Pat & I came this morning to pay our respects. Unfortunately we didn't get to see you as we had to return to Auckland for work. Dad is currently unwell and couldn't make the trip and our other uncle is away in Australia.
Our deepest sympathies to you and the whanau. Arohanui. Redvers McCabe jnr on Behalf of the West Auckland McCabes

July 19, 2013

Sharley - my thoughts are with you and your family. I have fond memories going back to times many years ago. I will not be there tomorrow, but will be thinking of you. I hope to come to see you soon. Much love, Carol Colthurst

Rae Ah Chee

July 19, 2013

My sincerest condolences for the loss of an outstanding warrior. We enjoyed memorable dinners with Laly eating exceptionally well along with open discussions about anything and everything. Simply, just wonderful friendship from a man of honor. Laly will be missed and my thoughts are with Sharley at this sad and difficult time. The fond memories will last forever.

taken about 2004

Graham & Brian Walden

July 19, 2013

Graham played for Omaha in 1965 with Laly and Brian was a surfing mate for years up to 1967 and again a filming visit in 1993. Best to sharley and kids

July 19, 2013

Sharley thinking of you all.. Laly was a prince and will be sorely missed!! We will see you tomorrow Much Love Jenny Wheeler

Carolynn & Tom Crawford

July 19, 2013

Our thoughts are with Sharley and her family at this very sad time.
Carolynn and Tom Crawford

Wayne Bourne

July 19, 2013

I saw Laly Haddon play rugby for Northland many times. He was a class act and a quality player. Vale.

Robyn Brown

July 19, 2013

Haddon LaLy Paraone,
thinking of your family at this time of sorrow,God Bless you all
Robyn Harris Brown daughter of (Douglas Ruanui Harris)

July 19, 2013

Haere atu ki te Po Po Po e. Much respect from Brenda Bern and the Rathe Clan

July 20, 2013

HADDON, Laly. Laly was a long term Member of the NZ Barbarian' Rugby Football Club and will be sadly, missed. The Management Committee and Members of the Barbarians send their deepest sympathy to Laly's family at this sad time.

July 19, 2013

HADDON, Laly Paraone. Passed away 16 July 2013, in Pakiri. Much loved and respected cousin of Kiri and Deborah Morris, Lynn- Elisabeth Hill, Paula Morris (his goddaughter), and Stephen Morris. Remembered by all our family with love and affection.

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