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Nigel Keith PACKWOOD

Nigel PACKWOOD Obituary

Packwood, Nigel Keith. 5 October 1957 - 8 October 2025 Passed away on Wednesday 8 October 2025, at Thames Hospital, with family at his side. He fought an incredible battle against cancer over four years and was stoic and courageous throughout. Loved husband of Tina. Cherished father of Matthew and the late Natalie, adored brother and brother in law to Janet, Diane, Chris, Michael and Mark. Treasured father-in-law to Sara and grandfather to Payton and Flynn. Dearly loved son of the late Ian and Nancy Packwood and son-in-law of the late Don and June Crooke. Priceless fun uncle and role model to Luella, Douglas and Jess, Craig and Emma, Izaac and Brooke, Grace and Muni, Abby and Elijah, Toni-Marie, Jorja, Bella, Samuel, Sophie, Charlie and Archer. A memorial service to celebrate Nigel's life will be held at All Saints Chapel, Purewa, 100/102 Saint Johns Road, Meadowbank, Auckland on Friday 17th October, at 12.00 midday. The service will be livestreamed at the link below: https://tinyurl.com/ycxsymvb

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 10, 2025.

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Dale and Mariette Stephens

Yesterday

So sorry for your los ( and your beautiful family). It was a privilege to know Nigel. A wonderful quintessential Kiwi. You Tina, and Nigel made a great team. Thanks for the wonderful memories.

Rob & Sharon Blase

Yesterday

Dear Tina. We were saddened to hear the news of Nigel. He fought with such strength and courage over the past four years, never giving up hope. It´s heartbreaking to say goodbye, but I hope you can find comfort in knowing his pain is over and his spirit is finally at peace. May the beautiful memories you shared together bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Love to you Rob & Sharon Blase.

Candy McGee

October 10, 2025

Full of admiration for the way Nigel fought this cruel disease with dignity, bravery, and unending courage. Goodbye my old friend, will miss you.
Candy and Lyall McGee

Yesterday

PACKWOOD, Nigel Keith. One of the genuine good guys. A hardworking and well- respected member of our team, with never a bad word to say about anyone. A true friend. Our thoughts go out to Tina and family, From Ron, Mandy and all your workmates, you will be missed.

Yesterday

PACKWOOD, Nigel Keith. Passed away 8th October 2025 A valiant battle long fought. Tina, Matthew, Natalie (deceased), PJ, Diane, and the wider family, our hearts are with you. "Nige" to all who knew him, a much loved Mate, and admired friend and team member; we are so grateful to have known you and to have had your company at our recent team reunion. From the entire late 80's Senior B team and their families.

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