William MUDGWAY Obituary

What a man. As kids (we were neighbours) we grew up near Bill, he was a lovely chap, and used to give my dad
(Phil Jackson) free tickets from time to time in the late 70's era. For me it was Ivan Mauger!
As I regularly passed his house, I couldn't help but notice he had a small motorcycle, a silver tanked Suzuki, possibly 175cc-250cc. I was now a teenager (circa 1990 or so) with a 1938 350cc Velocette motorcycle, and happened to be passing by while he was washing his car. I stopped for a chat, and asked him if he wanted a ride,
he fairly leapt on it and was gone. He had spirit did Bill! I won't mention him running out of fuel..

RIP Bill. Great memories of Speedway (Western Springs) and Dragracing (Kerrs Road & Meremere).
Allan, Pat, Grant Porter & Michelle Hepburn (Porter)

Dear Cathrine, so sorry to read of Bill's passing away, he was a really good friend
Sheila & John Winney

Dear Aunty Catherine, I am so sorry for your loss. I've got wonderful memories of Bill, his energy, generosity, the fun I had at speedway, in the eye in the sky and watching the speedboats from the air. He was truly special. He will be missed by many but mostly I know by you - and knowing that I send you all my love. From Marlies

Dear Catherine, so sorry that Bill has passed away. He was always such a gentleman, very thoughtful and loving. I'll never forget him whisking me off to lunch in the city years ago, chatting with the carpark attendant and organising a priority park , and shouting me a sumptuous lunch at one of your favourite haunts, all to say thank you for being your boss when it was the easiest thing in the world. I'm thinking of you and know that you will give him the best farewell ever. Lots of love

Dear Catherine,
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I will always have fond memories of those early years with Henwoods and later our Wedding & 21st 40ish years ago and the times we came across him at various events. Last had a chat at Dad's funeral (Bob Wigg) it was so nice to see him again and appreciated him being there. Will always be remembered.
Dallas & Sue (Wigg) McNeil

So sorry to hear about this. Bill was the celebrant at our wedding. Such a lovely man! He will be missed by many!

Dear Catherine so sorry to hear of Bills passing RIP you will never be forgotten

Donna and Robin Tolladay

Sue, Brenda and Scott Bickerstaff send you all our condolences. Brenda and Scott well remember the flights they had with The Eye in the Sky. A great personality and a very generous man.

My condolence to all the family

R I P Bill.

john garrity . VISOR RACING

A sad loss of a great man. He will forever be remembered as Aucklands " Voice of Speedway " & " Eye in the Sky ". Was always great to see you & have a yarn. Always enjoyed the odd flight with you & tricks you played up there. Fly free for ever Bill.
Brian Persen B326

Dear Catherine

So sorry to hear of Bill leaving us.Remembering the great times spent at the Henwoods at Grey Lynn on Friday evenings.

Sandra McKay and Karen

Dear Catherine So hard to believeBill is no longer with us. I will always remember our first meeting,chasing Barry (the lamb)up Ihumato Rd.Wonderful memories,Beautiful friendship.Forever in our thoughts.Helen and Family.

Bill was the greatest icon in East Auckland sadly missed family Gambardella

Dear Catherine, so sorry to hear that Bill has passed away. My hero will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, from Nurse Pat xx

Dear Catherine So sorry for your loss ,He was a great man indeed.We had lots of laughs with him and will be sadly missed. My Husband Carey and I Julie are forever grateful to him for Marrying us Down at the Sailing Club at FArm Cove Thankyou heaps Bill You will also be well looked after above.xoxo

Dear Catherine, Sad to hear "The eye in the sky" has passed away. I spent many hours in a Cessna 172 with Bill reporting on Aucklands traffic. Was always a pleasure to work with Bill. He was always happy and had a great sense of humour.I could never understand how in the middle of winter Bill would arrive in a T shirt to do the flights. I'd be wrapped up .What a lot of fun we had. Farewell my friend. Regards David Iles

Dearest Catherine and family. Saddened to hear that dear Bill
has left us. What a wonderful man. I have so many happy memories. Thank you Bill
For your friendship and love alongside Catherine's to my dear late parents Margaret and Gary Hicks, you were both such great comfort and support
To them in their time of need. May they all be catching up once again. Thinking of you Catherine, and Bill now the Eye In The Sky Forever... Rest well, much love Michelle Little and Ric Little xxx