Donovan WEARING Obituary

WEARING, Donovan Peter:
On Wednesday, January 21, 2015, aged 52. Greatly adored husband of Catherine. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Teresa and Jamie, Meg, Alexandra and Rhys, Georgia, Juliet and the late Madeline, and grandad of William and Emily. Loving and caring son and son-in-law of
Brian and Margaret Wearing,
and Maureen and the late Keith Sands. Loving and loyal brother and brother-in-law of Alex, Alistair and the late Hamish, and uncle to Colin, Leah and Christopher. Donovan was deeply loved and respected by all of his family and friends. A ceremony to celebrate Donovan's life will be held at the Masterton Town Hall, Chapel Street, on Tuesday, January 27, at 1.00pm, followed by a private family cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Life Flight Trust, PO Box 14448, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241, or may be left at the service. Our heartfelt thanks to staff at the Wellington Free Ambulance, Life Flight Trust and Intensive Care Units at Wairarapa and Wellington Hospitals. Messages to the Wearing family, c/- PO Box 2055, Masterton.
Always treasured,
in our hearts forever.
David Dew Funeral Services Masterton

Published by The Press on Jan. 24, 2015.

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To Donovan's family. I was on the Otago university students association when Donovan was on UCSA. He was such a considered sensible capable and genuine man. Am sure he continued to carry those qualities through his life. My condolences and aroha to you.

Robyn Gray

September 8, 2015

Shocked to hear the news. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Cameron family

February 8, 2015

Dear Catherine - deepest sympathies to you and your family. Your friends are thinking of you and wishing you every strength to manage over the coming months. You are a wonderful person so please remember to make time to take good care of yourself.

Jude Urlich

January 31, 2015

Catherine, I was incredibly shocked to hear this evening about Donovan's passing. I had the pleasure of getting to know Donovan as a result of his Air New Zealand loyalty. Over coffee I felt like I knew you and his wonderful girls. I haven't seen him a great deal over the last couple of years, but he really was a wonderful man, and he always made me feel that he was my biggest fan. Feeling incredibly sad for you all. The world has lost a special person.

Brydie Hill

January 30, 2015

Catherine and family please accept my deepest condolences for your loss of Donovan. I always admired his considered and balanced view on most topics I ever discussed with him. I will miss his friendship and intellect.

Stuart Bruere

January 30, 2015

My sincerest condolences to Big D's family. Fly high DW. Will always cherish our time at The Open Poly.

Kelly Tairi

January 28, 2015

To the Wearing Family. So sorry to hear of Donovan's passing. he was a great boss and innovative inspirational leader. continued to set new bench marks for Taratahi and the rural industry education space. Huge loss and my thoughts are with you all at this time

Bron Muir

January 27, 2015

Hi Catherine
I was very saddened to hear of the sudden and tragic news. My sincere condolences and thoughts are with you and the family at this time.

Love Michelle

Michelle Oldham

January 27, 2015

Sending thoughts to family & friends. Donovan & I were on exec at UCSA. He was very effective in his work. Sympathies to all...

Graham Harvey

January 27, 2015

I am honored to have served on the UCSA exec with Donovan. He is someone I have always held in high regard, even if we have not seen each other in years.

Allan Mattson

January 27, 2015

This news took me completely by surprise and has sadden me to think such a visionary has passed away.
May his visions and legacy forever promote us to do even better.

Mark Forsyth

January 27, 2015

Catherine and family, my thoughts are with you and I'm sorry that I won't be there today. I know that you will all give Dono the send-off that he so richly deserves. I look forward to being part of an acknowledgement here in Christchurch. Ka mihi aroha.

Richard Tankersley

January 27, 2015

My deepest condolences to the family. Whilst I haven't seen Donovan for a few years my memories of him are very strong. They are good memories of an honest thoughtful man.

Phillip Kane

January 27, 2015

Dear Catherine, we are wishing you the strength to cope with the weeks ahead by remembering the lovely times you have had with Donovan. Our heart-felt love goes to you and your family.

Beverley and John Mockett

January 27, 2015

We will all miss you greatly Dono. Hei maumaharatanga ki te tino hoa.

Sue McLachlan

January 27, 2015

I knew Donovan both from the UCSA Executive and MUSoc. I always appreciated his leadership, guidance, and advice on exec. I also remember some great parties at Peveral Street! So sorry to hear of your passing. Condolences to the Wearing Family.

William Pointer

January 26, 2015

I served with Donovan on his team at the open polytechnic and have always considered him a remarkable man and colleague. Like so many, I miss him greatly.

Ken Udas

January 26, 2015

Deepest sympathies to Catherine and family. Kia kaha.

Hilary and David Henry

January 26, 2015

I knew Donovan only briefly, but he will stay with me forever as a person who was so forward thinking, positive and proactive. Someone with huge drive and passion. His loss will be felt NZ wide, if not further.

Brenna Wynn

January 26, 2015

My sincere condolences to Donovan's family. I worked with Donovan at the Open Polytechnic. Donovan will be sadly missed by his former colleagues.

Terry McCaul

January 26, 2015

My thoughts are with you all in this difficult time. Donovan has left his mark on the UCSA and our memories.

Andrew Glennie

January 26, 2015

I knew Donovan at university, and was always impressed with his gentle strength and great leadership. Plus his joyful dance moves. My heart goes out to the Wearing family and those whose lives he filled with inspiration, who are missing him so much.

Carolyn Sylvester

January 25, 2015

January 25, 2015

Our thoughts are with you all

Mark and Nichola Goodier

January 25, 2015

Our thoughts are with Donovan's family at this time. He will be sadly missed by the many people he touched. Both here in NZ and internationally. He had huge ambition for all, a big heart and freely gave his time to listen. He made a difference. Rod McMillan Christchurch & Wellington

Rod McMillan

January 25, 2015

Deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time. Donovan was an amazing guy, taken from us too soon. Fly free Dono. From the McLeod-Beatson clan

Linda Beatson

January 25, 2015

Donovan and Catherine both worked for me at wellington hospital. Donovan was an extremely skilled and talented man who is a loss not only to his family but to NZ. My condolences to you. Carol Clayton

January 25, 2015

Our thoughts are with you. From the Weston Family in Island Bay (Katelyn, Connor, Debra and Paul)

January 25, 2015

My condolences to the family. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Evan Millner

January 25, 2015

Sorry to hear of Donovan's passing. Our thoughts are with his family. Friends from Macandrew Bay, Dunedin

January 24, 2015

My thoughts are with you at this very sad time.

Barbara Kuriger

January 24, 2015

Donovan - A great enthusiast - A star. Hugely missed

David Bunker

January 24, 2015

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