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Murray WATSON Obituary
(ex Nelson College) B.com. Passed away peacefully on October 2, 2017, after a courageous battle with metastatic melanoma, with Barbara by his side, aged 67. Dearly loved only son of the late Ern and Vi Watson. Much loved partner of Di Stead, brother of Sandi (Sandra) and Russell Jones, Karen and Graham Haywood (Australia), and Barbara Watson (Westport). Devoted uncle of Ellauise and James Rolleston, Ilisa Jones and James Williams, Kristie and Lachlan Chambers and Rebekah Haywood. Affectionate great-uncle of Nikau, Manaia and Waitaha Rolleston and Avalon Chambers. Loved friend of Tui Elliott and a loved cousin and nephew. Grateful thanks to his large circle of friends that have supported him through this sad journey along with the AG team at Burwood, staff at Rannerdale, Radius Hawthorne and Nurse Maude.
'Life and Death are part of the same great adventure. Do not fear to die and do not shrink from the joy of life'.
Kayak up above
until we meet again.
Private cremation in accordance with Murray's wishes. An informal gathering and afternoon tea will take place for his family and friends, at his home, on Sunday, October 8, at 1.30pm.
Memories and Condolences
for Murray WATSON
9 Entries
Bronwyn Reuben
October 11, 2017
Barbara and family I am so so sorry to hear about ur loss thinking of u all Bronwyn
Phil Lomax
October 9, 2017
You were a great guy Murray! And very sad to hear you are gone.
van der Kooy family
October 8, 2017
Really fond memories of our times together.
John Howes
October 6, 2017
Murray had strong principles for which he was not afraid to stand up for. I'm very sad that he has passed away and I'll be thinking of him whenever I on a river somewhere.
October 5, 2017
You will be missed this New Years Murray lots of love Debbie
Kelly and Phil Hansen Abraham
October 5, 2017
What a sad loss. He offered so much, always thinking of the wider kayaking community. We'll miss his influential ways.
Robin Watson
October 4, 2017
So pleased that we managed to catch up with Murray in his last few weeks. Safe Journey Cousin. Condolences to thos Murray left behind.
October 4, 2017
Thinking of you at this sad time
the girls from Maxwells Fendalton.
October 4, 2017
So sorry to hear of Murray's passing. Deepest sympathy to all.
From the Kingsbury family.
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