of Corrimal, formerly of Auckland
Sunrise 05/11/1935
Sunset 18/01/2026
Beloved husband of Patricia. Father of Simon, Scott, Brett, Andrea (Trevi), and step-father of Donna, late Lisa, and Kay. Grandfather of Kyle, Brandon, Jaida, Zen, Tahnee, Farley, Misha and 2 great grandchildren. Step-grandfather of Daniel, Warwick, Olivia, George, Isaac, Daniel, Jasmin and 11 step-great grandchildren. Don will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends here and overseas.
Aged 90 Years
“Sailing Away”
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Don’s funeral service to be held at H.Parsons Funeral Home, 278 Princes Highway Bulli on Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 12pm.
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12:00 pm, Tue 27 January 2026Venue
H.Parsons Funeral Home, 278 Princes Hwy, Bulli, New South Wales 2516, AUView on Google Maps
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Don: Our wonderful friend for so many years. You have left us with many happy memories.
Time to rest knowing you are still loved.
To Pat and all Don’s family.
Many happy memories of fun times spent together.
Love Lyn, Jim and Phillip
Sorry Don , i cant make it 😪
You meant alot to alot of us a Tech Rugby Club.
You put a lot of time in coaching us !
See you on the other side 🙏
Dearest
Pat I am so sad for all of you at this time . I will always hold
Captain
Pugh
Wash with fond memories of time spent with you seemly a life time ago
Maggs christchust nz
‘Poppa Don’, it was an honour to know you, love you and be loved by you. Sweet memories you loved to share of your rugby glory days and growing up in NZ.
Rest in eternal peace.
George and Tee xx
Rest in peace Don, so glad to have had the chance to meet you.
Jan
X
To Pat, Simon, Scott, Brett, Andrea and your families,
Sending love to you all from Don’s Devonport whanau and sorry we can’t be with you.
He will be missed, many good memories, truly the end of an era. Picturing him having a wonderful catch-up with his sisters, and maybe like the old days, a sing-along around the piano with Fred, Alice, Olwyn and Nola.
Chris, Sandra, Steven & Robert XXXX
To Pat and Simon, Scott, Brett snd Andrea, all our love and condolences from NZ Wendy( Newey) and Mike Riordan
To Mother Patricia and family Australia,
Sending blessings to you & family from Christchurch & Auckland & Sorry we can’t be with you all today.
Stepdad/ Poppa Don will be missed and few memories over the years we got enjoy & share together with him and the lovely monthly calls and video talks with you both I will miss a lot.
Sadly, I didn’t get to visit you both.
lot of love Donna & Daniel and family Ch Ch & Warwick and Sarah family Auckland. XX
To Mother Patricia and family Australia,
Sending blessings to you & family from Christchurch & Auckland & Sorry we can’t be with you all today.
Stepdad/ Poppa Don will be missed and few memories over the years we got enjoy & share together with him and the lovely monthly calls and video talks with you both I will miss a lot.
Sadly, I didn’t get to visit you both.
lot of love Donna & Daniel and family ChCh & Warwick and Sarah family Auckland. XX
Beautiful farewell of Dons life .. sending our deepest condolences to Pat and Dons families 🤍🕊️ Rest in love Don
Beautiful farewell of Dons life .. sending our deepest condolences to Pat and Dons families 🤍🕊️ Rest in love Don
Love Christine, Sarah, Luke and Amy
dear poppa, you were an amazing man and i am so blessed to have had the privilege of knowing you and being loved by you. you were the best pop anyone could ask for, from brushing my hair to telling me all your rugby stories. your soul will live on in our family as we all treasure our memories with you. you lived a long and full life and i am glad i was a part of it.
love you forever poppa, miss you already x