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Selwyn BAKER Obituary

BAKER, Selwyn George. Passed away at Hetherington House 21st March 2025 nearly 89 years of age. Loved husband of Dorothy. Father and father-in-law or Gary and Faye, Jan and Sam, and Lynley. Grandfather of 7, and great grandfather of 2. A service will be held on Thursday 27th of March 11am at the Salvation Army Church, Seddan Street, Waihi. Special thanks to the staff at Hetherington House for their care of Sel. All communications to Waihi Funerals, PO Box 108, Waihi.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Mar. 25, 2025.

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Antoinette Nel

May 13, 2025

So sorry to hear. An amazing person I ever came across. Regards to Dorothy and family. A host family of note

R Bowater

April 10, 2025

Our sympathy to Dorothy and family. Sel was a good community-minded man and gave much to it. Included in this work was being chairman of the Goldfields Railway in Waihi in 2013 & 14.RIP Sel . Rob & Annette Bowater.

Maree Green

March 28, 2025

So disappointed not to be able to attend Sels memorial. Many long memories from your wedding and onwards.
Thank you Dot and Sel for all your kindness you have shown me and mine over the years.
Deepest condolences to you and the family.
Warmest regards,
Maree Green (Greeny) and family.

Noeline Dillimore

March 27, 2025

Sincere condolences to Dorothy and the family one of life's gentlemen and a true son of Waihi. He will be deeply missed but his legacies will carry on.
All at Dillimores Waihi.
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kailas Prasad

March 26, 2025

Sending condolences to your family, thank you for giving me the opportunity when I was younger to gain awards and be recognised in learning about your trade and knowledge in joinery. I have been fortunate enough to use what you have taught me in my faith in the body to serve be wise raise a family respect people and honour our mentors in leadership of the good will rest in peace many blessings give gary a hug from me and godbless you will be missed dearly kailas prasad

Stewart and Rita Brown

March 26, 2025

Sympathy to Dorothy and family. Sorry we´re not able to be with you for Selwyn funeral.
Blessings from Rita & Stewart Brown.

Heather Miller

March 26, 2025

thinking of you Dorothy, our deepest sympathy.
Heather and Ray Miller

Andrew james Millen

March 26, 2025

A man i have so much to be grateful for the opportunities that have opened up for me after completing a joinery apprenticeship with SG Baker in Waihi over 30 years ago it gave me valuable skills that have been used throughout my travels around the world.
To his Wife and family i send love a strength in this difficult time xx
Regards Andrew Millen
Brisbane Australia

Errol Kingsbury, Ashburton.

March 25, 2025

We were so sorry to here of Selwyn's passing. Our Condolences to his family at this sad time. Our thoughts are with you all. Sel. was one of the true gentlemen you come across in life and he will be missed by both family and the wider community. A fine Justice of the Peace. RIP Selwyn. Errol Kingsbury JP.

Susan and Dennis O´Brien

March 25, 2025

RIP Selwyn. Condolences to Dorothy and family. Years of service to the Waihi Community will not be forgotten.

Teresa Carrington

March 25, 2025

In our thoughts at this time with many many memories. A Waihi legend!
May the band play on.
All our Love!
David, Barbara, Teresa and Annette.

Cary Douglas

March 25, 2025

A fellow JP and special years on Hauraki JP Association together. One of life´s sincerest,wise,kindest caring men who gave so much to his community and church. So privileged to have served with you Sel. To Dorothy and family we send you our deepest sympathies. So lucky to have known him .RIP.Cary and Bill Douglas.

Eon & Marie Keogh

March 25, 2025

Sorry to hear about Selwyn´s passing. I started my apprenticeship in 1966 as a carpenter/joiner. Selwyn was a wonderful boss and friend helping us with our first house. He set me up with my 50 year future in building.

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