Christopher DEVONPORT Obituary

DEVONPORT,
Christopher John:
Passed away after a tragic accident at his home on January 23, 2019. Dearly loved husband of Chrissie, loving father of Sarah and Matthew, and father-in-law of Cameron. Loved son of the late Frank and Pauline Devonport. Beloved brother of Bernadette, Therese, Helen and Angela. A huge thank you to the exemplary care received from the St John Ambulance crew, staff at ED and ICU at Hawke's Bay Hospital. A Vigil is to be held at Sacred Heart Church, Hastings, on Sunday, January 27, at 5.30pm. Followed by a Requiem Mass at Sacred Heart Church on Monday, January 28, at 11.00am. Parking at rear of school. All correspondence to PO Box 28192, Havelock North 4157.

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Published by The Press on Jan. 26, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher DEVONPORT

8 Entries

Jacqui Matheson

February 5, 2019

Dear Chrissie, Sarah & Matthew,
My deepest condolences to you all. It was my privilege to work with Coroner Devonport as he began his work as a Coroner. I remember fondly arranging his swearing in ceremony and the happiness he felt having his family and friends to celebrate his new career path.
His enthusiasm for the work, respectfulness of his colleagues and the families he guided through the coronial process was exemplary. He was a hard worker and approached everything with positivity and was quick to share a laugh.
Even years afterwards it was always a pleasure to run into him on the streets of Wellington. I would like to pay homage to the great person he was and to celebrate his well-lived life, ended too soon.
Sincerely, Jacqui

January 29, 2019

I worked with Chris when he first started in Law when he worked at Hill Lee and Scott Lawyers in Christchurch. Would have been in the early 1970's. so sorry to hear of his passing.

Eleanor Caley

January 28, 2019

Our deepest sympathy-Chris was a great person in his profession, as a family man ,and a sense of humour.Fond memories of the Chrisp Caley and Co era.
Eleanor Caley and family

Denise & Wayne Thomas

January 28, 2019

Sending our thoughts, deepest sympathy and prayers to Chris's family.

LOTUS HARRIS

January 27, 2019

Nga mihi kia koutou me toku whanau Devonport. Deepest condolences to you all at this time. I had the privilege of working for Coroner Devs (as I refereed to him) as part if the NIIO team @ CSU. I always admired the way you conducted yourself and had ultimate respect for your professionalism and sternness. You will be sadly missed but greatly remembered e rangatira ma. Rest softly until we meet again. Arohanui xo

Donna Woolliams

January 26, 2019

My sincerest sympathy at the tragic loss of Christopher. As a very green 17 year old at Chrisp, Caley & Co in Gisborne he was my very first "boss". I remember being quite in awe of him, maybe even a little intimidated, but he was always so very kind. Much aroha to you all. RIP Christopher. Donna Woolliams, Wellington.

Jonathan Reddiford

January 26, 2019

Your close friends from Bedes are so sad ,but remember an outstanding man. We as a group are going to celebrate that friendship.

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