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William TRAVES Obituary

TRAVES,
William John (Bill):
Peacefully in his sleep at Glenwood Rest Home, Timaru, on Friday, December 1, 2017, in his 97th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean, much loved father and father-in-law of Marg and Warren Sellers, June and Jeff Anderson. Cherished by all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service for Bill will be held at Woodlands Road Methodist Church Hall, Timaru, on Tuesday, December 5, at 1.00pm, thereafter interment at the Timaru Cemetery. Messages to PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.
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Published by Timaru Herald on Dec. 4, 2017.

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Deepest sympathy to Bills family I have been out of town and just read of his passing worked with him for access home health a gentleman to the end Lesley Walker

December 7, 2017

Condolensces on Bill's death. I had hoped to come up today but will be unable to. I was pleased I had managed to get to see Bill two weeks ago on my way to Christchurch and was not surprised he had gone soon after. He was a wonderful partner for my dad in Traves and Ward for so many faithful years, a constant friend after and a pall bearer for dad's funeral. Allan Davidson who married Margaret Stringer described Bill to me as 'salt of the earth' a view I also hold.
Kevin Ward

Kevin Ward

December 5, 2017

I am sorry to hear of Bills passing. It was a privilege to meet him again last month after many years and find he was as sharp as ever.

Please accept my condolences and my apologies for not being able to attend the funeral.

Gary Traves

December 4, 2017

TRAVES,
William John (Bill):
Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Marg and Warren Sellers. Cherished Grandad of Mel and Ben Freeman, Damian and Luciana Blanchard, Alicia Blanchard and Hamish Jones, Anya Park and Dave Allen, and the greatest Great-Grandad ever of Caelan, Arran and Liam Freeman; Taylah, Zach and Eden Jones; and Chloe Blanchard.
We have so many treasured memories and will
always love you.

December 4, 2017

TRAVES,
William John (Bill):
On Friday night Bill shuffled off to join the love of his life, Jean. He was a caring, generous and “great” dad, father-in-law, granddad and great-granddad to June and Jeff Anderson (Seacliff), Julia, Andrew, Finn and Lexi Verner (Pukekohe); Kylie, Lyle, Murphy and Jess Champness (Waitati). Respected and loved brother-in-law of Doris Forrest (Timaru); Ruby Coles (The Croft, Timaru); Joy and Bernie O’Keefe (Woodbury). Treasured memories of times spent together remain forever. Many thanks to the compassionate staff at Glenwood Home and to the many friends who visited Bill. Messages to 5 Kilgour Street, Seacliff, East Otago 9471.
“Do not grieve, I have had a good Life”

December 4, 2017

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