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Martin SUTTON Obituary

SUTTON, Martin James. 26 December 1943 - 15 January 2026 Inspiring teacher, free spirit, teller of wondrous Grimm tales. Deeply loved by his wife, Sally; their daughters Charlotte and Alice; Nicola and Costin; all his wider family; and adored by his friends. We cherish you. A funeral for Martin will be held at Romaleigh, 31 Ocean View Road, Northcote, on Friday 23 January 2026 at 10.30am. Good night, sweet prince: And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 20, 2026.

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James Braund

January 29, 2026

Very sorry to hear about Martin´s passing. Martin taught me German literature at the University of Auckland in the early and mid-1980s. He was an inspirational teacher, and I learned an enormous amount from him. I will always hold very special memories of his lectures on Rilke and in particular Grimms´ tales, an area in which he made an international mark for himself. The knowledge and wisdom that Martin imparted in the latter lectures were a guiding light for me when I taught the Grimms´ tales myself several years later. My condolences to Martin´s family and friends.

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