Keith OVENDEN Obituary

From Trustees of Dan Davin Literary Foundation.
The Dan Davin Literary Foundation send their sincere condolences to the Family of Keith Ovenden for your loss.

Dear Helen, so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Keith when I brought mum´s items to your house and now can´t believe he´s gone. Much aroha to you. Graeme Nicholls

Very sad news indeed. Keith was a regular user of the Turnbull collections and services; a friendly and familiar face, and a great contributor to New Zealand scholarship. Our condolences.

Chris Szekely
Chief Librarian
Alexander Turnbull Library

Sending our sincere condolences to Helen and family. Mum (Helen Edwards) greatly treasured Keith (and Helen's) friendship over the years, and Keith spoke so highly of Mum at her funeral in 2021. Nina and Bonita Edwards

Sincere condolences to Helen, Crispin and Piers on your sad loss. Cuz Janet

Condolences from Canada to Helen, Crispin, Allison and the children.

Please pass my sincerest condolences on to Helen and her two sons and their families.
Michael

Michael Kelly
Emeritus Prince Philip Professor of Technology.
University of Cambridge, UK.

I'm deeply sad to hear of your untimely death, Keith. Many thanks for your friendship over the years, for your sharp wit, love of books , the arts and fine food. Many thanks for meals you made for us in Wellington , Washington and London. RIp dear friend you will be much missed, Love Kevin and Valerie