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Donald Alexander "Don" CRERAR

Donald CRERAR Obituary

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In Christchurch, on May 2, 2025, aged 87 years. Loved Husband of Hazel for 58 years, second eldest son of Dorothy and Alex Crerar of Dovedale, loved father of Shelley Verheul and son-in-law Paul Verheul, loved grandad of Stephen and Jessica Quinn, loved great-grandad of Cora Fisher, brother and brother-in-law of Robert (deceased) and Janet, Andrew (deceased) and Julie, Archie and Lesley, John (deceased) and Jenny, Tom and Pat, Alex and Sandy (deceased), much loved uncle and great-uncle to a host of nieces and nephews. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Donald Crerar, c/o PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with Don's wishes a cremation has been held.


Published by The Press on May 10, 2025.

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Marty Higgins

May 16, 2025

Fond memories of a great guy who enjoyed a laugh and beer playd squash at Richmond club for many years. He was a great friend and down road neighbour of my parents Peter and Heather Higgins.

Joanne Booth

May 11, 2025

To Hazel and Shelley, we were saddened to hear the news of Don's passing.
Where ever he is, we are sure he will be raising a glass.

Kind Regards

June, Joanne Booth and Lynda Batt

Arch

May 10, 2025

Loved our telephone conversation on growing up in Dovedale heaps of laughs,remembering when your first job was at Woolworth's you would come home with a big bag of lollies us younger ones always managed to find them ,thanks for the memories love you brother Donald

Vicki Hardie

May 10, 2025

To Hazel and Shelley, so sorry to see the news of Don. I remember you as lovely neighbours in Tasman Pl, in the 1980s.
Sending hugs
Vicki Hardie (formerly Clark)

Kelvin Young

May 10, 2025

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Ross Williamson

May 10, 2025

Condolences to Hazel and family. Don was a active member of the Richmond club and the Squash section in its early days.

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