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Philip HANDFORTH
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Philip HANDFORTH

Reverend Father Philip HANDFORTH

FUNERAL HOME

Nelson & Susan Elliott Funeral Services

157 Shakespeare Rd

Milford, Auckland

Philip HANDFORTH Obituary

HANDFORTH, Reverend Father Philip Damian. Peacefully on 29 September 2020 at Mercy Parklands Private Hospital. Beloved son of the late Vera and Fred Handforth. Loved brother of Michael (Deceased) and Sheila Mary Bates. Uncle of Julie, David and their families. "A courageous battle fought to the end." A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Taharoto Road, Takapuna (Entrance 10 Dominion Street) on Friday 2 October at 11.30am followed by burial at the Panmure Cemetery. The service will be live streamed. For more information email [email protected]



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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 1, 2020.

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Julie Carss

November 16, 2020

To a wonderful Uncle and Godfather, your light will continue to provide inspiration.

October 3, 2020

Many happy and fond memories of student days at Holy Name and Holy Cross in the 60s. Be forever in the Love of the Lord, Phil.
John Clark (ChCh)

Pat Lythe

October 2, 2020

Dear Philip
May you rest in peace

October 1, 2020

HANDFORTH, Reverend Father Philip Damian. Much loved priest of the Catholic Diocese of Auckland for 31 years. Fr Philip died on Tuesday 29 September 2020 after a long illness. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Friday 2 October at 11.30 am at St Joseph's Church, Takapuna, followed by burial at Panmure. Requiescat in pace.

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Memorial Events
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Oct

2

Requiem Mass

11:30 a.m.

St Joseph's Catholic Church

Taharoto Road (Entrance 10 Dominion Street), Takapuna, Auckland

Funeral services provided by:

Nelson & Susan Elliott Funeral Services

157 Shakespeare Rd, Milford 0620