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Desmond WOODS Obituary

WOODS,
Desmond William (Des):
On May 6, 2015, suddenly and peacefully at home, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of late Yvonne, loved father and father-in-law of Kathryn and Stephen Albertson, Elisabith, Mary and Jonathan Woods-Morgan, Bill and Clare, Chris and Anna, and much loved granddad of his 10 grandchildren and great-grandchild. Now at peace with the Lord. Special thanks to St John Ambulance, Father John Craddock, Dr Sandra Fountain and Bev Williams, and his friends at Barrington Bowling Club. Messages to the Woods Family, c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Scared Heart Addington Catholic Church, 70 Spencer Street, Christchurch, on Monday, May 11, at 10.30am. It is intended to inter Des and Yvonne's ashes the following day. Rosary will be held in the Church, Tomorrow (Sunday), at 7.00pm.
Rest in Peace

Published by The Press from May 8 to May 9, 2015.

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John McCombe

May 12, 2015

Farewell Des,, a good workmate forty years ago at "The Press" .One of the original first four photographers 1972 . Rest in peace mate. John McCombe Whangamata

Michelle Rooke (Karipa)

May 8, 2015

Our heartfelt condolences to the Woods family, Des was a lovely man who will be very much missed

Rocky Rooke

May 8, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May 9, 2015

WOODS, Desmond:
Passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on 6 May 2015. Now dancing in the streets with Grandma. You have left infinite impression on our lives. You both leave a lasting legacy. Forever in our hearts.
— Mary and Jonathan, Maxine and James, Edward and Ella.

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