On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Hospice Marlborough, our dearly loved dad passed away peacefully, aged 98 years. Loved husband of the late Neroli, loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Christopher and Kiri, Rosanne, and Jennifer. Loved Grandad of Murray, Ethan and Ellen, and great-grandad of Isobella.
A life well lived.
Forever in our hearts.
A private cremation has taken place and a memorial service for Doug will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 2.00pm, at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce St, Blenheim. Messages to the Bothwell family, c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Marlborough Hospice Trust in memory of Doug via the Hospice Marlborough website or at the service.

Published by The Press on Nov. 1, 2025.