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Murdoch ROSS Obituary

ROSS, Murdoch. Died peacefully at home on 12 February, aged 72. Much loved son of the late Annie and Mervyn, adored brother of Jennifer and cherished uncle of Anikaaro, Manaia and Kahurangi and great uncle to Isabella. Loyal cousin to his Ross and McGregor whanau, respected member of the Parua Bay community and friend to many. A celebration of Murdoch's remarkable life will be held at the Parua Bay Community Centre at 2.00pm, Saturday 18 February, followed by burial at the Parua Bay Historic Cemetery. Murdoch will rest at Rukuwai Farmhouse from Friday morning until 1pm on Saturday. You are welcome to come and say goodbye at the farmhouse (a kilometre down Taraunui Road turn right onto the tanker road at 12017 at the Murdoch Ross Fonterra sign, before the one-way concrete bridge). In lieu of flowers, donations to Cerebral Palsy Society NZ https://cerebralpalsy.org.nz/ support-us/contact-us/ in Murdoch's memory would be appreciated. Thank you to the many people who have supported Murdoch to remain living independently in Parua Bay, particularly the loving care provided by Home Support North, District Nurses from Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau and Driving Miss Daisy. All communications to the "Family of Murdoch Ross" C/- PO Box 8043 Kensington, Whangarei 0145



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Feb. 15, 2023.

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Hazel Pidgeon

February 20, 2023

To dear Jennifer and family
I hold fond memories of your family and will always be grateful for the generosity and kindness shown by your family when I was a young Aussie mum new to the area living down the end of Ross Road. I shared many a lunch with Murdoch Anne and Mervyn who would always make us welcome sharing wonderful memories of the area and never leaving without a box of home grown produce
Such a blessing and much appreciated
Sending love to you
Hazel

Sharon Jones

February 18, 2023

Our thoughts are with you Jennifer and family at this time
I have very fond memories of my time with murdock
and the freedom to ride and use your farm
Amazing person, one of a kind
Sharon Jones

Claire Anstett

February 18, 2023

What a remarkable man Murdoch was. He can now rest in peace following his very challenging and full life.
Big love to Jennifer and family.
Very sorry we can´t make it to Murdoch´s funeral but are thinking of you all.
Love Claire and Mike Anstett.

Dianne and Brian Vickers

February 17, 2023

Condolences to family - we are not able to attend his funeral - our thoughts with you all

Lu Pollock

February 17, 2023

Rest in peace Murdoch. To Jennifer and family, my thoughts are with you. xx

Glenys Ballantyne

February 17, 2023

Although I haven't seen much of Murdoch over the years, I grew up in the Waikato hearing wonderful stories from my Mum, Zoe Northmore (nee Mallabond) of Parua Bay and all the wonderful and interesting families that lived there. My mum and her siblings grew up on the farm at Rukuwai and then Murdoch's parents, Annie & Mervyn, bought the farm from my granddad Leonard Mallabond. I've known Murdoch all my life and always admired his wonderful positive attitude and resilience. Rest peacefully Murdoch.

Sally Mallabond Morgan

February 16, 2023

I really enjoyed meeting you Murdoch when I came to visit you at the farm with my Aunty Zoe (nee Mallabond) and my mum Gretchen Mallabond. It was so lovely to hear some of the old farm stories and to have a chuckle together over past escapades that had happened at the farm with your family and also with my granddad Leonard and my dad Leslie Mallabond. It was also really good to visit your sister Jennifer on her olive orchard at another time. RIP my friend.

Bren Thomson

February 16, 2023

Rest peacefully Murdoch. I always enjoyed our chats and friendship. Love and light. Bren Thomson xx

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Memorial Events
for Murdoch ROSS

Feb

18

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Parua Bay Community Centre

Northland

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