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Nigel BUFTON Obituary

BUFTON, Nigel Richard (Buffy). Buffy passed away unexpectedly on 8th May, 2024, enjoying his mates company at the Pauanui Club. Dearly beloved husband of Denise, and faithful furry friend of Rosie. Much loved brother of Lesley, Deborah and Sam, brother-in-law of Jenny and their families, nieces and nephews. A celebration of Buffy's life will be held at The Pauanui Club, 31 Sheppard Avenue on Wednesday 15th May at 2pm, followed by private cremation. The family wish to thank the outstanding efforts of the First Response and St John. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to The Pauanui Fire and Emergency Service. These may be left at the service or to bank account: 03-0458-0168729-02.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on May 11, 2024.

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Ross & Jeannie Crawford

May 16, 2024

We are shocked at the sad news of Buffy's passing. Un fortunately, too late to make it to the service yesterday. Many entertaining memories of the airline days and sporting events!
Our deepest sympathy to you, Denise.
RIP Buffy.

Sandy and Roberta Marshall

May 14, 2024

Very sorry to hear your sad news. So glad we caught up on our recent trip up your way. Life springs some unwanted surprises on us sometimes. Thank you Buffy for all that you did for our Stu. Our thoughts go with you Denise with our love. Roberta and Sandy.

Fonz Mulqueen

May 14, 2024

Our deepest sympathy to you all Denise. We were so shocked to read this. It was only about three weeks buffy popped in to visit us.
Fonz will miss Buffys' corny jokes, regular phone calls, lunch dates and news about Rosie bud and her new mate.
Big hugs Denise
Much love, Fonz and June

Bill Farmer

May 13, 2024

Hello Denise. I was very sad to read the news of Nigel's recent passing. Far too young. Lots of great memories and fun times of years gone by. Special thoughts of sympathy are with you and the family at this time.

John Haycock

May 12, 2024

Deepest sympathy at this very sad time. John & Shirley Haycock Tairua

Pamela Jenkins Lane

May 12, 2024

Denise , so sorry to read that Nigel has passed, sending loving thoughts and sympathy, Pamela Jenkins Lane

Ross Burns

May 11, 2024

Very sad to hear that Nigel has passed on.
A great person & great work mate.
Taken from us, so young.
Ross Burns

Karen & Ross Massey

May 11, 2024

Our sincere condolences to you Denise.
We will miss Nigel walking with Rosie and stopping to talk as he went past our place. We will be unable to pay our respects at Nigel's Funeral Service on Wednesday as we will be in Australia. We will be thinking of you.
RIP Nigel.
Karen & Ross Massey

Lindsay Smith

May 11, 2024

So sorry to hear of Nigel´s passing Denise.Will cherish our time together at NAC and Air NZ.He was so good to work with and we had many fun times shared away fro the airport environment.
He always made the effort to keep in touch after all those years .
RIP Buffy Boy

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