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Roland Maurice "Roly" VEITCH

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Betts Funeral Services Limited

33 North Street

Timaru, Canterbury

Roland VEITCH Obituary

Peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Timaru Hospital, after a short illness, surrounded by his family, aged 84. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Vivienne, for 57 years. Loved and respected father of Jill and Dave Hinde, Nicola and Craig Sorenson, Martin and Kim Veitch, and the late Joanne. Proudest and adored granddad of Emma, Lucy; Kate, Marcus; Abby, Sophie, and Finn.

"Hardworking hands now at rest"

A service to celebrate Roly's life will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, Timaru, on Wednesday, December 11 at 1.00pm, followed by a private interment. Flowers respectfully declined, in lieu, donations can be left at the service for ongoing research into Childhood Type 1 Diabetes, a cause close to Roly's heart. Messages to the Veitch family, c/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.


Published by Timaru Herald on Dec. 9, 2024.

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Cherie

July 14, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Barbara and Jim Donelson

February 20, 2025

We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and all the family.
Sincerely Barbara and Jim

Cherie& Willie Stamper

February 20, 2025

In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences. May our Lord comfort you and your loved ones

Graham and Trish Barrett

January 27, 2025

We are sorry to here of Rolys passing. We have great memories when Roly stayed with us and painted our home in central.

Heather Hedges

January 8, 2025

I am so sorry to read of Roly passing please accept my condolences.Vivian and family from Heather Hedges. RIP

Dave & Sally Rands

December 12, 2024

Very sorry to hear of Rolys passing..
Have fond memories of the great boating days on Tekapo..
Our thoughts go out to family at this sad time.

Alma

December 12, 2024

So very sorry to hear of Roly's passing. My heart goes out to Viviene and family.

Glenys &Colin Hawke

December 11, 2024

Sending our deepest Condolences to all of the Veitch family.

Willi Russell

December 11, 2024

Vivienne, and family.
We were sorry to hear of Rolys passing.Our thoughts are with you all..We shared many neighbourhood gatherings over the last 22 years of living in the same street..
Willi and Gary Russell.

Maurice & Sheila Wilson

December 11, 2024

Condolences Vivienne, Jill, Nicola, Marty, and families, our thoughts are with you at this sad, challenging time.

Christine Bateup (Agnew)

December 11, 2024

So sorry to read this sad news Vivienne. My deepest sympathy to you and your family

Norm Clayton

December 11, 2024

Vivienne and Family, So sorry to hear of Rolys passing, My thoughts are with you at this time. Norm Clayton.

Pat Coll

December 9, 2024

Vivienne and family, so sorry to hear of Rolys passing, I had a lot to do with Roly in the Hall and Duncan days and more recently with your new dwelling...condolences to all . Donna and Pat Coll.

Kathryn Folkerts

December 9, 2024

Dear Viv, I´m so sorry to read this. Condolences to you and your family.

Craig Mason

December 9, 2024

Very sad to hear of Rolys passing.
I had a lot to do with Roly in the Desmond Unwin days when he was with Hall & Duncan Builders. A very hard working man with a great sense of humour!
RIP Roly

Shona and Max Bensemann

December 9, 2024

Our deepest sympathy to you Vivienne and family. Sorry to read of Roly´s passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Shona and Max Bensemann

Elaine dover

December 9, 2024

Dearest. Viv and family.
I was very sorry to hear of Rolys passing.
Please know that im thinking of you all with love and prayers.

Graham Smith

December 9, 2024

To Vivienne and family.So sorry to hear of Rolys passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. We have many happy memories of the caravaning days with you all ,and I enjoyed Rolys friendship over the many years we spent working together.
What a team.Please accept our sincere condolences. Graham and Noelene Smith. Sunshine Coast Qld.

Julie Brown Timaru

December 9, 2024

So sorry to read this, sending you all my sincere condolences. Julie Brown

Roy Reid. Christchurch

December 9, 2024

To Vivienne and Family my sincere condolences. My thoughts are with you all. Roly was a special person with whom I recall sharing many a laugh in our working association. "Fly well Roly"

Dalene Kevin Hand

December 9, 2024

Dear Viv and family
So sorry you have lost Roly. Was lovely to see you both at the club . Lots of lovely memories. Love Dalene and Kev.xx

Marilyn Reid

December 9, 2024

Our love and thoughts with you all at this sad time

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