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Murray PETTERSON Obituary

On August 29, 2025, at Nelson Hospital. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Glynne, 68 married years together. Loved father and father in-law of Sue and John, Craig and Janet, Debbie, Jason and Helena. Loved by all his 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A private family farewell has been held at Hope, Nelson.


Published by Nelson Mail on Sep. 2, 2025.

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Adele Simpson

September 7, 2025

Sending Our Deepest Sympathy to You Glynne & Family .Love & Blessings .Adele ( Holy Trinity Choir)

Elaine Shields ( née Spencer)

September 6, 2025

On behalf of the Spencer family from Takaka days, please accept our sympathy.I am currently in UK so may not make it to his farewell.

Phil Fry

September 5, 2025

Sorry to hear of Murray`s passing away .Condolences to Lynn and family.We spent a lot of time together in our teen years as his Dad was my uncles brother.and were next door almpst when he was living in Takaka.We had heaps of fun exploring his Dads big shed and finally came up with a Luger pistol and other relics from ww11 Im not sure what happened to the luger but we got it going!! Happy journey Amigo.

Betty Lang

September 4, 2025

Condolences to Glynne and family on the passing of Murray.
We used to go on the same school bus in Takaka

EDDIE LAMMAS

September 4, 2025

My very sincere condolences to you Glyn and family. My first introduction to Murray was the 1960's when he was in Insurance and insured our belongings when we moved to Australia. A truly great guy with a very pleasant nature who will be sadly missed.

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