Duncan URQUHART Obituary

Dear Raphael and family
Sorry to contact you on this medium, I sat down to write but searched high and low for your Nelson address but failed.
My sympathy to you all In farewelling Duncan. - You two were a great team Raphael and Duncan was such a great man, I always enjoyed his sense of humour, his knowledge, and his gentle ways.
In my young days Raphael you were such a big part of the Kirke family.
You are in my thoughts
Love
Derek
Wanaka

Dear Raphael and family,
We remember Duncan fondly, a genuine person and happy he had such a good long life, it's always sad to lose a special person and we are thinking of you all.I loved my holidays at Gray's Hills and Duncan made us welcome.
Love to you all,
Jill and Bruce Moore

To Raphael, ( my friend). I was so sorry to read of Duncan's passing. Lots of wonderful memories up at Ruffle Place with Duncan's lively conversation and others as well of Duncan carving the Christmas ham at our Garden club Christmas dinner. He was always ready to help.You were a wonderful couple and lots of memories. Kia Kaha, Helen Faulkner Christchurch ( formerly Nelson)

To Raphael and family.
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss with the passing of Duncan.
I carry many special memories of my time working on Grays Hills in the early sixty's with Margaret David & Duncan.

Hugh Ross

Dear Raphael and family, when we moved into our Ledger Street home in 2013 we were befriended and made to feel welcome by two very special people, you Raphael and your lovely Duncan and it brings us much sadness to hear Duncan has moved on. We enjoyed our chats in the middle of the road, his words of wisdom on matters of farming, politics and life in general, his kindness of offers of help (and free use of the chipper, whenever we wanted it), he was very much part of the essence of us enjoying life in the street. We are glad he gave us a copy of his life in book form put together by his family to honour his life and we will cherish it now more than ever. Each time we look across to your old house in Ruffell Place it will remind us of Duncan and we will feel thankful that we had the opportunity to have Duncan in our lives, go well our friend, with much love Mark and Viv Rounce (and family

Sad to hear the news of Duncan´s death but good to hear he had such a long retirement.
Happy memories of Greys Hills & all the family.
Ronda Christensen (UK)

Will never forget Duncan, my 1st job at aged 15 at Grays Hills, so many skills he taught me I will never forget. The best apprenticeship a boy could get, 1965 to´69. Thank you, Lex Stanley.

Dear Mark, Sherie & family Sorry to hear of Duncan's passing. What a great age and life he achieved.
Kindest wishes
Helen Batchelor
Northland

Dear Raphael, Duncan was an amazing man & Warren (dec) & I were so happy to have met him. Thoughts are with you & your family. Mary Knowles

Dear Raphael and family. A very sad time for you all. Sending a big hug Raphael and love. Rosie Innes

To Raphael and Family
I am very sad to read of Duncan's passing - a Lovely Man who cared for people, always had wise words of Wisdom, very Honest,Intelligent and Worldly Man and a Great Client to deal with
Treasure the Memories which will be many
Kind Regards

Don Garland

Condolences, thanks and much love to Raphael and family from Lesley and Jorgen

So sorry to hear of Duncan´s passing..We would like to be with you but unfortunately won´t make it Our thoughts and sympathy to you all. From Lorraine and Geoff Taylor.

We are deeply saddened to hear about Duncan's passing. He was such a beloved part of our cul-de-sac, always eager to chat and keep up with the latest happenings in the neighborhood. His warm presence and friendly conversations brought a sense of community that we´ve all missed dearly since he moved to the retirement home.

Please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time. His memory will forever hold a special place in our hearts, and the neighborhood won´t be the same without him.

With heartfelt sympathy,
The Hardinges

To Raphael & family our thoughts are with you all. Jenny Stokes & Family

Duncan was one of life´s gentleman and we spent many pleasant hours sharing memories of the Mackenzie Country. Our condolences to Raphael and the family.

Dear Raphael,

Please accept my sympathy on the death of your husband.
A long life together well lived.

very sincerely,
Helen MacKenzie
(Tuesday embroidery Leslie class)