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David John DONALDSON

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Aoraki Funeral Services - Timaru

160 Mountainview Road

Timaru, Canterbury

David DONALDSON Obituary

After a courageous battle passed away at home on Monday, October 27, 2025 surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Marguerita. Treasured dad and best friend of Victoria and Mikel, Rachael and Tim, and Anthony. Adored grandad of Aidan, Hannah, Katie, and Shayla; Ava, and Kobe. Proud great-grandad of Meila, Ihàia, and Sadie. A service to celebrate David's life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Service Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru on Monday, November 3, at 11.00am, followed by a private burial. In lieu of flowers donations to South Canterbury Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to The Donaldson family, 47 Barnes Street, Timaru 7910.


Published by Timaru Herald from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, 2025.

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Tom &;Lyn Whitaker

Yesterday

You leave a huge hole in in both our hearts little bother

Ewa Wroblewski

Yesterday

My deepest sympathy to you Marquerita Victoria and family Thinking of you Ewa Wroblewski

Tony Atwood

October 30, 2025

To Marguerita and family, my sincere heartfelt condolences in the the sad passing of Dave. I recall working with him at Pareora in the Casings Department, many happy memories of him, and his infectious good humour. So sad, unfortunately, I will be unable to attend his service, but my love and thoughts will be with you all.
Love and kind regards
Tony Atwood

John Reid

October 30, 2025

My sincere condolences to Dave's extended families with his recent passing. I was fortunate enough to have known him at both Pareora and Smithfield, a happy go lucky fella always smiling and up for a yarn and laugh! Treasure all the wonderful memories, another one gone way too soon
Sorry I am unable to attend Daves service.

Love and Regards John Reid Christchurch

Kylie Short

October 30, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss Donaldson Family. Every time I seen Dave he was always so friendly. I am thinking of you all and hoping that you will find peace in the treasured memories you have.

Sharon Hannan. Gavin Nolan

October 29, 2025

To Marguerita and Family so sorry to hear about David, Our Deepest Sympathy to you all Sharon & Gavin

Paul Lockley

October 29, 2025

Sorry for your loss of a kind and gentle man.we had so many laughs at Smithfield and I have lost a great mate and my Friday after work ,drinks buddy. Thinking of you all during this sad time.
Paul and Ruth Lockley

Lorraine and Malcolm Hellier@

October 29, 2025

So sorry to hear of your loss.To all the Donaldson family our condolences to you .Dave always had a smile and a chat on hand .They say time heals but you never forget.

Phillip & Evelyn Lawrence

October 29, 2025

so very sad to read that Dave has passed. thinking of all the Donaldson family at this very sad time,
Evy & Phill Lawrence.

Johanna Ford

October 29, 2025

From one Smithfield worker to another- A great man was Dave, liked by many & always carried a big smile on his face.
Biggest love and strength to the Donaldson family in this very sad time xx (especially you Rach x)

Yesterday

Son of the late Dave and Jean. Passed away on October 27, 2025, after a long battle. Will be missed terribly by his sisters, brother and in-laws Lyn and Tom, Maurice and Liz, Marilyn and Graham, Shirley and Trev, Carol and Lindsay, Debbie, and nieces and nephews.
Forever in our Hearts

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160 Mountainview Road, Timaru 7910