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Ian Bruce TAYLOR

Ian TAYLOR Obituary

Late of Southbridge and Dunsandel July 30, 1946 – July 16, 2023 Tom passed away peacefully at The Oaks Rest Home on July 16, 2023, aged 76 years. Beloved husband of the late Nancy, loved son of the late Clara and Jack Taylor, and step-son to Fred Barclay, loved brother and brother-in-law to Murray and Chrissie (Kaikoura), Warwick and Julie (Australia), Jennifer Ferry (Tauranga), Laurie and the late Linda, treasured uncle to Michelle, Reed, Jason, Amy, Shane, Natalia and the late Martin, also a loved great-uncle. The family would like to acknowledge all the wonderful staff of The Oaks for their love and care shown to Tom and the family. Messages may be addressed to The Taylor Family, C/- 19 London St, Richmond, Christchurch. A celebration of Tom's life will be held at the Leeston Rugby Club Hall, 138 High Street, Leeston, on Friday July 21, at 1.00pm.

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Published by The Press on Jul. 19, 2023.

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Robyn and Bruce Searle

July 22, 2023

Bruce and Robyn Searle send our Condolences to all the family with great memories of your entertaining and well lived life.
Rest in peace Tom.

Rosalie Thompson

July 22, 2023

Great Southbridge guy. Remembering our childhood days at Southbridge. Love to all the family.
Regards Rosalie (nee Platt)

Glyn knight and family

July 20, 2023

So sad to read this a great guy and will be missed was funny and also did a lot for local rugby fly free now tom

Nicky Burt

July 20, 2023

Great memories of Tom a top bloke and friend of our family RIP now Tom a life well lived.
Give him a good send off Ellesmere he deserves it. Xx

Heather Davies

July 20, 2023

Heartfelt condolences to you all. Heather Davies

A Davies

July 20, 2023

To all of the Taylor family. Condolences to all what a privilege it was to know Tom, back in the day reffing rugby and also playing the clown over the years a true stalwart of Southbridge. Loved rugby loved all sports devoted fireman and just an all round too bloke. RIP

Love Heather Melissa Jarrod Adam Davies (and the late Grant Colleen and Ross)

Jon Zijlstra

July 20, 2023

Get memories of a real Southbridge character! You'll be remembered for many years to come Tom. RIP

Judy & Dick Jones, Christchurch

July 20, 2023

Deepest Sympathy to all family members. Tom was a real likeable fellow & enjoyed many fun times & entertained many, both young & old at gatherings through out his life.Rest in peace Tom.

Lois Selwyn an family (Allred)

July 20, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Francie and Wayne Eastwick

July 19, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jan Cramond

July 19, 2023

Sending our love to the family
Tom will always be remembered as the way he was.
Auntie Pam and Janet xx

TREVOR THOMAS

July 19, 2023

I B Tom - Never be forgotten - Get the Show on the Road

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