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Mervyn Roy HOWLETT

Mervyn HOWLETT Obituary

HOWLETT, Mervyn Roy. It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Mervyn Roy Howlett (born 28 May 1946) on Saturday 11th April 2026. Best husband a lady could ask for, and the best Dad/poppa in the world, Marvelous Merv of Algies Bay. Loved son of the late Roy and Edith, much adored husband of 58 years of Jenny, father of Brett, Grant, and Mark. Father in law of Hayley, and Poppa to Corbin, Mila ,Georgia, Brittany, Maria, and Sean. A service to celebrate Merv's life will be held at besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Friday 17th April 2026 at 11.00am. To view the livestream and to leave a tribute please visit: http://www.besoul.co.nz/ obituaries/mervyn-roy- howlett/

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Apr. 14, 2026.

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Colin Cox

Earlier today

Condolences from Colin and Sheryll Cox and family.
Our thoughts are with you .

Jane Sealey (Kelsall)

Earlier today

To Jenny and family, sorry to hear of Merv's passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time.Sending you much love

Lyn Harden

Yesterday

Merv! So hard to believe you have departed life on this planet. I first met Merv in 1966 when my dear cousin Jenny and I were at the Oriental Ballroom on K´Road. I was 17 Jenny would have been 18. I met my husband Bob on the same night.
What a lovely guy you were Merv! Always helping someone! Always kind and friendly! Always welcoming!
My Dad Ray loved you like a son and always spoke about you and Jenny with love.
While I didn´t see you a great deal I know you were a good man, husband, father and friend!
Thank you Merv. RIP

Barbara Robbins

Yesterday

Dear Jenny , our deepest condolences, Barbara and Sandy

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Sharon Phillips

April 15, 2026

Dear, dear Merv.... I love you always & will always love you......from your loving sister, Sharon ,brother in law,Ron, Uncle to Larissa and Geoff in Australia & all their families xxxx

Diane Starr Lynne Williamson

April 14, 2026

Mervyn Roy Howlett
Most dearly loved brother and brother in law of Diane & the late Noel Starr.
Loved uncle of Lynne & Carl and family - A brilliant articulate woodworker- love to all at this time xx

Gaye Fearon

April 14, 2026

So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Merv. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
John and Gaye and family

Sandra Walker (nee Howlett)

April 14, 2026

My only brother....and you were the best Merv. Heaps of happy and funny memories bro. R.I.P. lots of love
Sandy xx

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