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Peter RAINFORD Obituary

RAINFORD, Peter James. (S.D.O.NZ) Of Palmerston North. On Wednesday, September 11th, 2013 (Peacefully) at Arohanui Hospice. In his 70th year. Treasured and devoted husband of Margaret, and much loved and caring Dad of Penny and Darryl Purdy, Jane and Nigel Crockett, and Ben and Sheila (London), adored Papa of Gabriella, Theo and Isabelle; Benjamin, Jemma and Sophie; Jonah, Micah, and Savona, loved younger son of Harry and Hilda (both deceased), loved brother of Margaret Pascoe (Katikati), John and Susan (New Plymouth), loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5 v 8. Donations made to Arohanui Hospice, P.O. Box 5349, Palmerston North 4441 would be appreciated or may be left in Church foyer. Messages to Mrs M. Rainford, C/- P.O Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441 or may be left at www.robertjcotton.co.nz A service to honour Peter will be held at the Central Baptist Church, 190 Church Street, Palmerston North on Monday, September 16th, 2013 at 1 p.m. Robert J. Cotton & Sons Ltd. www.robertjcotton.co.nz (06) 355-2529 P.Nth.
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Sep. 12, 2013.

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Fay Aitken

September 20, 2013

Dear Margaret,

Sandra has just told me of Peter's passing to be with Jesus. My Peter and I would like you to know that we are thinking of you, and praying for God to be 'your all' right now as you journey on without his loving presence. Hope to see you soon.
God bless,

Fay and Peter

September 19, 2013

Dear Margaret and Family
So sorry to hear of Peter's passing
Our Love and Sympathy are with you all
Rest in peace Peter safe in God's keeping
All our love Sandra and Riley Woodville

September 19, 2013

Dear Margaret, Penny, Jane, Ben and respective families.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of a much loved husband, father and grandfather. I cant imagine what you are all going through at present but pray that your strong family bond helps to heal your pain at present. Sending you all so much love and thoughts as you remember all the wonderful and fun times you had together. Sharlene Field xxxx

Doreen Kruger

September 16, 2013

Dearest Margaret,Penny,Jane,Ben & families.
Our heartfelt thoughts are with you all in the passing of Peter.
We hold many lovely,happy thoughts and memories of our friendship as neighbours in Snowden Ave.
May god bless you all and help you through this very sad time.
Rest in peace Peter.
Love from Doreen(nee Field),Sharlene,Daryl & Andrew.

September 16, 2013

Dearest Margaret, we send our heartfelt sympathy to you and yours at this very sad time, we have such wonderful memories of Peter and the times we shared with you both in Palmeston North. May you shelter in the comfort of God's presence now and always. With our special love and hugs, Claud and Val Warren xxxx

September 14, 2013

Margaret, Penny, Jane, Ben & families. So sorry to hear of Peters passing. Thinking of you.
Regards
Deb Hilson (nee Debbie Taine)

Peggy Ormrod

September 14, 2013

Dearest Margaret and your beautiful family. We are thinking of you in the sadness of your great loss. We treasure the wonderful friendship we have all shared over the years. Rest in peace dear Peter. With love Peggy Ormrod & family
& Frank

September 14, 2013

Dear Margaret and Family
Really sad to read of Peter's passing.
Thinking of you.
Prue and Roger Twentyman
Albania

September 13, 2013

To Margaret and Family. Thinking of you all.Kindest Regards
Lois Macpherson.(Hayter)Russell Street School.

September 12, 2013

To Margaret & family, please accept my sincere sympathy in the passing of Peter, a pupil in my class at Russell St.School 1951. Noel Horgan

September 12, 2013

Dear Margaret and family, we received the news of Peter's death while on holiday the Gold Coast, we are thinking of you and will visit on our return, love to all the family Katrine and Peter Imrie

Julia & Alex Halligan

September 12, 2013

Deepest Sympathy to you all

A special friendship with a special family
Dear Peter now at peace with the Lord.

Peter in 1951

Guy Broadley

September 12, 2013

In his eighties, my father had his eyes tested by Peter. Afterwards my dad said to me that it was nice to be treated with such dignity. I wasn't surprised.

September 12, 2013

RAINFORD, Peter James. Loved and respected son-in- law of Don and Avice Walker (Woodville) both deceased, loved brother-in-law of David and Maliana (Woodville), Garth and Celia (Rawene), Bruce and Lea (Kohukohu) and their families.

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