Peter BROADHURST Obituary

BROADHURST, Peter. Peacefully at Warkworth Hospital on Saturday 15th September 2012 after a short illness. Aged 74 years. Loved husband of Robin. Much loved father of Roger and Kristine; and Toni and Darryl. Loved Grand dad of Michael, Adam and Ben. Home is the sailor from the sea. A celebration of Peter's life will be held at the Mahurangi East Community Centre, Hamatana Road, Snells Beach on Friday 21st September at 11:00am followed by private cremation. All communications to 72 Francis St, Hauraki, Auckland 0622. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Warkworth / Wellsford Hospice, PO Box 517, Warkworth 0910. Peter's family wish to thank the nursing staff of both North Shore, and Warkworth Hospitals, for their care.

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Published by The New Zealand Herald from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2012.

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Melissa Newitt

September 24, 2012

Thank you Mr Broadhurst for being such a great Maths teacher and for all the wonderful fun times we had sailing at Pahi. May your new journeys on the high seas on the other side be all you have ever dreamed of. RIP Mr B.

September 21, 2012

Peter, Thank you for the wonderful memories of sailing with you on SMACK and New Force. They were great times. I will always remember you for giving them to me.
Wendy xxx

September 21, 2012

Well respected teacher of the students of Otamatea High School Rest in Peace Mr.B

September 20, 2012

You made a difference to many and will be missed. Thank you Mr Broadhurst.

Paul Higgins

September 19, 2012

So sorry to hear about Peter. He was the rock of our soccer team in the 70's, helping establish the sport at Otamatea. Thanks for those times Peter.

Craig Wattam

September 19, 2012

Thanks for introducing me to my love of sailing Peter you were a great teacher and role model I can't thank you enough RIP mate.

September 19, 2012

To Peter's family....Peter was a wonderful member of the Q class team at Hamilton Yacht Club in the early 60's, with Ashley Crookenden crewing in Juanita. Fondly remembered by Cedric Allan, Brian Smith, Noel Sandford, John Epps, Grant Thomas, Lindsay Clark, John Richardson and many others

September 19, 2012

Peter,As you sail off into the sunset,take our love with you,and some day we will meet you on the other side of the rainbow.Maureen&Rodney&Family

September 19, 2012

Always remembered by Garry Rawson and the "old" members of the Rotorua Yacht Club..Lots of fun days were had together..

Mark Rothwell

September 18, 2012

You will be dearly missed by our Sandspit boating community, Peter. I promise to look after your beloved "Rummager" and will think of you whenever I sail her.

September 18, 2012

BROADHURST, Peter. Peter, you truly were a VPM. Thank you for your love, support and belief in me. May you rest in peace, sailing on a crystal clear ocean. Love, Jo

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