Hamish ALLAN-CANEY Obituary

Deepest sympathies to Patricia, Rebecca and Matt, Miriam and Paul, Christy and family. Sorry for your loss. E ngakau aloha ana. Wishing Hamish a warm farewell and peaceful rest.

So sorry to hear of Hamish´s passing. Hamish and my son Don were great friends at Westland High together. Fly high Hamish, and all his family can remember the great time they had with Hamish
Ron Hibbs Tuatapere

I always valued any connection with Hamish via work connections. While I didn´t know him personally, I appreciated the connection we shared and the mana he brought into those connections.

I send my deepest Aroha and respect to his whanau, who loved him best and will
Miss him most. He was a good man who was valued, respected and loved.

Arohanui Hamish. Peace be yours xxx

So very sorry to learn of Hamish's death and the anguish he must have suffered leading up to it.
Very special thoughts go to Nicki and the children.

Thinking of each of you during this very difficult time, from Kowhitirangi. May the love of all your family and friends help everyone cope with the grief and tremendous lost. The sun shines here on the West Coast for Hamish and we are sending our thoughts today to all of you. Kind regards Jan and Marc

Could not agree more with the messages of sorrow and grief for you. Hamish was a real joy to work with and a great human. We have many fond memories of our time with Hamish across our therapy team here at Ferndale. Kua hinga te totara i te Waonui-a-Tane.

Thinking of everyone at this incredibly sad time - Kylie & Brendon.

Hamish, it was such a pleasure to work with you over many years. You always stuck me as one of life´s nice peeps.

Arohanui to those who love you best

I am so grateful to have known you Hamish. You inspired me as a professional to look at my work through a strengths-based and solution focussed lens - encouraging me to find positives and ways forward through tough times. When I was studying, you freely gave up your time to chat through tricky topics and every time we spoke, I came away buzzing from something you shed light upon. As a friend, I am going to miss our laughs, chats and plots to change the world. I wont have the chance do continue this here... but I know I will see you on the flipside. We can laugh, joke and - no doubt - scheme about how to make heaven more inclusive! I will miss you buddy xxx

Hamish you were one of the kindest caring men I had ever met. From teacher to a friend. My love and thoughts are with your family. Rest in love

Lisa

Thank you for contributing so openly to our team at MOE thank you for the laughs and sharing your knowledge and care of others.
Arohanui to your family , fly high.

Thank you Hamish. Thank you for showing up for us everyday at school. Thank you for caring. Thank you for being the point of difference in our classrooms, in our playgrounds, in our meetings, with our students and with all of us. I learned so much by simply watching you with our students. Fakaaue lahi kia koe ma Hamish. Thank you.

Fakaalofa atu ke he magafaoa haau. With love to your family.

Mish Mash it is hard to comprehend that you are gone. I treasured our time back in the FPA days, the laughs and ridiculous banter. And when you met Nicky it was like a match made in heaven, two tall, beautiful, kind souls together. I feel blessed to have had you as a friend. Arohanui Mishy

With all our love and thoughts to you Patricia, Christy and all of Hamish´s family, from us here in the North Island. We are thinking of you very much. With so much love from Diana and Pam, Sam and Harry.

I send love and sympathy to all family members

Thank you Hamish for all the times you came to my assistance at school. You taught me a lot and I will be for ever grateful to you. Love Robyn.

Good,funny, gentle and kind...I'll miss you buddy.
Nicky, Olive and Theo, my heart breaks for you. Know you are so loved x Nick

Treasured memories of a wonderful times as children. Thoughts are with you all during the is sad time x

Hamish touched the lives of so many of our students having a lasting positive impact. He made such a meaningful difference to them, always with respect, positivity and humour that I admired him greatly for. As the shock fades the tears and sadness flows. Aroha nui to his family of which he always spoke of with such joy and love.

Thoughts are with you all at this time. Treasure the wonderful memories you have of your dearest father and husband. God bless you all at this tragic time.

On December 9, 2025. Son-in-law, brother-in-law and friend. Tragically died aged 50. Adored husband of Nicola, awesome Dad to Olive and Theo. Beloved son-in-law to Jeannie Caney and partner John Wilkinson. Cherished brother-in-law to Lucy and Clayton Carrick Leslie and their two children Maeve and Lewis and other members of extended family.
You are going to be missed beyond words.
May the wind always be in your face and the sun on your back and the grass beneath your feet.