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Thomas RARERE Obituary

RARERE,
Thomas David (Tom):
Peacefully at home on Monday, June 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family; aged 65 years. Loved husband of Karen for 40 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Mel and Geoff, Daniel, and Justin. Adored grandad of Benjamin, Jackson, Marley, Tane, and Slade. Loved brother of Alan, Noeline, Kathy, Ross, and Christine. Thank you to the Doctors, District Nurses and Carers for their wonderful care. A service to celebrate the life of Tom will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 1.00pm. A livestream of the service is available, please email - [email protected] or call 6862148. Messages to: 59 Tyne Street, Marchwiel, Timaru 7910.


Published by Timaru Herald on Jun. 14, 2023.

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Alan

July 8, 2023

Mel (Daughter)

July 8, 2023

On Behalf of us all, Ijust wanted to say Thanks for all the messages xx Dad is gonna be very missed by us all. x
Mel xx

Rose and Aron

June 18, 2023

So very sad to hear that Tom has gone. Sorry we weren't there to celebrate his life. Our thoughts are with you all.

Malcolm Lousley

June 18, 2023

Sorry that Tommy is no longer with us-I can still remember his mischievous smile-his organisational skills and his propensity to work hard and give of his best in whatever he was involved with.

Denise Wijnands

June 17, 2023

My deepest condolences Karen and all of Tommy's whanau. He was a loving husband, great dad and koro. He was also a tresured sibling. To all of you, my heart is with you. I feel your pain, but now he is not in pain anymore. Remember the good things about him and wonderful times you enjoyed with him. He was a friend to many and a great pleasure to be around. Kia Kaha whanau, kia kaha. fly high Tommy and keep an eye on your loved ones xx

Janelle Richardson

June 17, 2023

Ka aroha hoki
So glad you met your mokopuna we will forever treasure that visit and you.
Moe moe mai r
Janelle and Kahurangi

Melissa

June 17, 2023

Dear Mummy Karen, I am sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was such a awesome man. My thoughts are with you and your family
Melissa

Sheryle Doublet

June 17, 2023

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family Karen. Tommy was one of the best
Sheryle and Vic Doublet

Corrina Worthington

June 16, 2023

Deepest sympathies to Karen and family
Fond memories of you throwing darts at the Queens Hotel. RIP
Corrina Worthington

Fay Skelton

June 16, 2023

To Karen with sympathy for your sad loss of your dear husband and father thinking of you at this sad time Fay and Roy Skelton ex Tyne St.

Sandie Sleep

June 16, 2023

Sorry Karen and family to hear of Tom passing love to you all sandie sleep

Naomi & Gavin Ritchie

June 15, 2023

Sorry for your loss of Tom, a friendly guy to everyone. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jude Parata (Fitzgerald)

June 15, 2023

Deepest Sympathy to Karen and Tom's Children and Grand Children, Alan, Noeline, Katherine and Ross and the extended family. So very sad. Rest In Peace Tom, my very dear classmate from Otematata and Twizel School Days xxxx

Gary Donaldson

June 15, 2023

Sorry to read of Tom's passing Karen.Remember you both as a very devoted couple and Tom as a top bloke from the Dominion days. Long ago.

Douglas Ross and family in Berlin, Germany

June 15, 2023

Karen, we're thinking of you. Our loving wishes from Berlin, Germany.
Cousin Douglas and Family - Shelley, Huw and Alan

SHARON HANNAN

June 14, 2023

So sorry to hear about Tom's Passing DEEPEST Sympathy to you all, from Sharon and Gavin

Kerry Mitchell

June 14, 2023

So very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Much love and sympathy to you Karen, Mel and Daniel. Thinking of you and family at this time.

Ashley Hammond

June 14, 2023

Karen & family.
On behalf of the Hammond family our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Tom.
Gone to be with the shearing gang in heaven.
Ashley Hammond.

Ashley Hammond

June 14, 2023

Karen & family.
On behalf of the Hammond family our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Tom. Now with the shearing gang in heaven.
Ashley Hammond

Maria Hema

June 14, 2023

So sorry for the loss of Tom, love to the whanau X

Peter and Jane Race

June 14, 2023

To Karen and family please accept our deepest sympathy at your very sad loss.Tom was a top man and a top shearer and was very well respected in the Blade Shearing fraternity he will be sadly missed.He will be up their with Donny,Willie and Bill his great mates,what a gang I think they will shear a few! Unfortunately we can´t be with you at Tom´s farewell.Our thoughts and prayers will definitely be with you all.Rest in Peace Tom

Sal Molloy

June 14, 2023

Thinking of you all at this sad time. I will remember Tom with fond thoughts and the respect he showed me when I first met you both years ago and since.

Euan (Ding) and Pam Bell

June 14, 2023

To Mel Geoff and Family, Big hugs and love to you all, remembering your happy memories of your Dad, will help you thru the the hard times Love Ding and Pammy

Joes and Colin Proudfoot

June 14, 2023

Goodbye Tom. You're such a lovely guy and great fun to be around. We always enjoyed your company and your visits and especially when you came with us for our Triangular Darts Trips. Walking back to the motel in Ashburton laughing our heads off. Great memories. Enormous sympathies to Alan, Noeline, Kathy and Karen and family and all the Rarere families please realise your Tom was a very well thought of gentleman and we know he'll be greatly missed. RIP Tommy xxxxxx

Joan Richardt

June 14, 2023

Condolences to the family. Lots of memories.

Joan Richardt and family

Dalene and Kevin Hand

June 14, 2023

Hi Karen
Thinking of you and Mel Daniel and yr family . Lots of memories with you and Tom.

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