William BRITTENDEN Obituary

You were a couple of years ahead of me at the Marist Brothers in Gisborne. Thanks for all the great organising of the 2019 school reunion. RIP.

Bede, Great to meet you again in the last 12 months and share the good times at Hillsborough in the 1960's and 70's. Bede was an inspiration to us all. My sympathy to the family. Rest in Peace.
Tony & the late Nelsie Morris (Whangarei)

I was very sorry to hear of Bede's passing. I knew Bede through Maungakikie Rotary Club. He was a lovely gentleman with a great sense of humour. My thoughts and condolences go to his family.

I have many "happy" memories of Bede breezing into our house with me feeling some trepidation as it was time for the handover of the Auckland Star money collection from the Hayr Road round - and I never could get the balance right. Needless to say he would tease me relentlessly. But there was always a twinkle in his eye and you knew that in the end it was all fine. Bede gave the world lots of cheer and fun with a good balance of compassion and empathy for others. We will miss him.

Thanks for the memories Bede may you rest in peace

Dear families, very sad to hear we have lost Bede. However I am sure there will be a spot for him to organize reunions, armchair referee and record golfing ventures with "Guinness". Love to all.
Colleen (Aunty Gran)

Dad, so happy you are with Mum. So sad you are no longer with us. What an amazing example of how a man should be in the world you have been to me and mine. Love you Dad xxxxx

Dearest Bede, you were such a fabulous brother. Thank you for your generosity over the years. Loved sharing those footie games with you on our Friday nights. I was so privileged to be with you as you passed . Love and hugs, Anne x

Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time may you cherish all the wonderful memories you have as we will of your Dad and Mum at The Terraces Denarau Fiji RIP Bede
Rod and Janet Nobilo

Bede, How will i exist with out you around? For a man who had a paralyzed arm you achieved so much more than anyone I know
Praying for you now See you soon my best friend! Cheers from Tony Howard

Bede You were my greatest friend in Gisborne. We played great rugby but you ran all over me. We. Played tennis at our home court and after 5 sets it was 3 to you and 2 to me. You sold me Hibernian life policies when i was as Woolworths Lower Hutt and you have been a real inspiration to me. I hope to see you in Heaven very soon

Very long time friend who will be greatly missed. So many memories of all the happy times we have spent together. Our sympathy and love to Joanne, Christine, Leonie and Patrick and all the family. RIP

Dear Bede, how I will miss you, Alan and I had such fun times with Mary and you.
Lovely memories

You were one of a kind Dad. The world will be a poorer place without you in it xoxo

Rest in Peace my dear Brother. Now I won't lose so many dollars after a Bledisloe! You were a magnificent example of courage and inspiration. From Graeme Edward.

Gone but never forgotten. We will miss you, Bede and the fun times we have had together.RIP
Pauline and Michael McLafferty