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William Anderson "Bill" HARTLEY

William HARTLEY Obituary

On February 27, 2025, our wonderful Bill passed peacefully with family in Christchurch. Son of Mary and Toby Hartley. Brother to Helen and John. Father to Ben, Toby, and Lotus. Uncle to Kathryn and Liz, David and Nicola. Grandfather to Amanaki, Nova, Hugo, and Coco. Messages may be emailed to The Family at [email protected]

Leaving a hugely positive impact in so many peoples lives and leaving the world a little bit brighter and better.
He will be remembered with love always.


Published by The Press on Mar. 5, 2025.

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Kat Zolita Mason

March 10, 2025

Heartfelt Love goes out from this beautiful garden where I am sitting and thinking of the one and only Bill Hartley. I love you Bill! There will never be another like Bill in all eternity. We spent a lifetime knowing each other, laughing, having adventures, outdoors kayaking, playing music together as Bill played the saxophone in my band "The Blue House"- when I was called Marlene...
We lived together at times and I can honestly say those were the happiest times of my life. Condolences and hugs to his family - Tobin and Ben and Lotus and the others. I still feel his presence with me every day- We called each other family- on our last conversations -and we were that; the closest bond two humans could ever feel spiritually.
He is Never forgotten,
He was the kindest, gentlest, wisest person I ever met. He was a rock to myself and to many.
I hope to see you again Bill in the afterlife- with the angels and Jesus- it will be so beautiful to see you again in heaven. - a date for the future?
Please pencil me in for that.
love Kat

Rob Sloan

March 7, 2025

Dearest Bill, workmate, friend, confidant. You positively impacted my life and the lives of many others with your presence. Thank you for gifting your knowledge, your wisdom and your gentle ways. Always remembered. Rob

Ruth Stedman

March 6, 2025

My memories of Bill were of his constant care and support. A lovely family man, who cared deeply for others.
Thoughts to all his family and the community of Fox River, where he had peace and happiness.
Farewell
Ruth

Deni Anderson

March 5, 2025

I have been planning a visit for too many years now. So sad u have left before I got my act together, hmm, this little cousin just feels really sad. Condolences to Helen and John, Ben, Toby and Lotus, thinking of you all

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