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Harold Bruce "Bruce" PARKE

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Aoraki Funeral Services - Timaru

160 Mountainview Road

Timaru, Canterbury

Harold PARKE Obituary

Peacefully at The Croft, Timaru, on Monday, January 27, 2025, with Donette at his side; in his 74th year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Donette. Much loved father and father-in-law of Megan and Paul Blondell, Hayden and Jo. Adored grandad of Cameron, Bella, and Emma. Special thanks to Mark Eastup, The Croft nursing team, and Dr Lewis Arundell. A Service celebrating Bruce's life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Service's Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 1.30pm. A livestream of the service is available, please email [email protected] or call 03 6862148. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimers Society South Canterbury would be much appreciated and maybe left at the service. Messages to: the Parke family, C/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.


Published by Timaru Herald from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2025.

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Vicki Thorburn

February 12, 2025

Donette, Megan, Hayden and family, so sorry to hear of Bruce´s passing. Great memories of my time staying in Albury with you all. Thinking of you all xx
Vicki (Karen´s daughter)

Charlie Davie

February 9, 2025

Sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. Great times in the Albury Pub. Charlie & Margaret Davie.

Jim and Chrissy Gardner

February 8, 2025

So very sorry to read of Bruce's passing. He was a good man and we always enjoyed seeing him. Thinking of you Donette and family.

Erin Miller

February 5, 2025

Donette and family thinking of you all
Erin and Max Miller

Lyn Johnston

February 4, 2025

Dear 'wee lady' Donnette ... our deepest condolences and kindest wishes to you and your family. The time has come to rest in peace now dear Brucie ... blessings to all!
Lyn & Allan

Barbara Whelan

February 2, 2025

So sorry to hear the passing of Bruce our deepest sympathy to Donette and family, Barbara and Topa Whelan

Brent Winter

February 2, 2025

Donnie
Sure sorry to hear 'Willie' has moved on. Great memories of carting hay with him for 'Mt Cook' at Albury all those years ago. What a great team, Willie, Jim Divan, Gorsey, Karatie, Banty, the Watson boys and Co. These guys could find humour in hard work and they taught me great life skills!

Bev and Blue.

February 1, 2025

With our Deepest Sympathy to Donette,and all the family.RIP Bruce.

Russell & Annie Cowles

February 1, 2025

Donette and family. Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Bruce.
Great memories.
Annie and Russell

Julie Brown Timaru

February 1, 2025

Donette and family, I´m so very sorry for your loss. You will all have so many memories to hold onto. Thinking of you all and sending you my sincere condolences

Peter and Sonia Simpson

February 1, 2025

Donette Hayden & Jo Megan Paul & famalies
Deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of Bruce Always remember his big smile & cheeky grin when he arrived on the farm in the Mt Cook truck

Maureen and Paul West

January 31, 2025

Our deepest sympathy Donette and family at this sad and difficult time. Great memories of Bruce when we were growing up.

Rosina and Bruce Sutton

January 31, 2025

Our love and sympathy to you all at this sad time. Bruce was always so happy with that smile that didn"t ever go away. You will have many happy memories

Marilyn Reid

January 31, 2025

So so sorry to hear this Bruce was a lovely man love to you all xx

Bev Wilson

January 31, 2025

Very sorry to hear of Bruce's passing deepest sympathy to Donette and family.
Bev Wilson ex Mt Cook Freightlines staff

Graham & Ruth Pauley . Twizel.

January 31, 2025

Great memories of Bruce driving Firths truck & delivering the perfect load of concrete around Twizel & in the last few years enjoying his & Donette´s company at "The Club" & on the many weekends away with the Twizel Motorhome & Caravan Group. He will be sadly missed in the Twizel community. Sincere Sympathy to his family.

Janette Hendry

January 31, 2025

Donette and family sending our condolences on the passing of Bruce. The love of your families will be there to support and comfort you during this difficult time. Bruce was your soulmate and best friend. Regards Janette Hendry Taupo.

Bruce and Trish Kane

January 31, 2025

A hard case taken to early, Great memories last forever!!

Lia Brown

January 30, 2025

Thinking of you guys. Bruce was one of life's genuine good buggers. Many fond memories of Brucie and his great sense of humour. Much love. Craig and Lia xxx

Lynne

January 30, 2025

Thinking of you all at this sad times. Sincere condolences.
Gary and Lynne Thyne

Barry & Christine Welch

January 30, 2025

Donette thinking of you and your family. Great times of camping with the crew and the competitions.

Barbara McGartland

January 30, 2025

Sincere condolences Donette and family. Bruce will be missed by many. Take care Barbara McGartland.

Joylynn Segar

January 30, 2025

My heart goes out to you Donette and your family
Surrounding you at this time of sorrow
Great memories of boating days on Benmore lakes
Joylynn

D's Wijnands

January 30, 2025

To Bruce's family. My very deepest condolences to you all on the sad lose of Bruce. He was a wonderful man and a good friend. Donette he loved you with all his heart and soul. He will always be with you. Kia kaha beautiful lady. Kia kaha whanau

Hamish Chapman (bones)

January 30, 2025

Sorry to hear about Bruce's passing

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