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Notice for Hugh Spencer Pocklington

Hugh Spencer Pocklington

17 Oct 194311 May 2021, aged 77

Husband to his loving beloved Margaret (deceased). Loved father of Bert and Amy, loved Uncle and Pop to his extended family. Poco to all his friends. At Hugh's request, in leu of flowers, donati

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Notice for Jacobus van der Waals

Jacobus van der Waals

21 Jun 192915 Dec 2020, aged 91

Passed away peacefully at home on 15 December 2020. Dearly loved husband of the late Hedi. Cherished father and father in law of Eric and Glo, Jackie and the late Brian Westcott, and the late

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Notice for Marjorie Patricia de Carteret (Pat)

Marjorie Patricia de Carteret (Pat)

5 Aug 19307 Apr 2021, aged 90

On Wednesday 7 April 2021. Loved wife of the late John de Carteret; loved companion of the late Victor Bryan Smith. Loved sister of Charles Simmonds and aunt of David, Christopher and Fiona (Canada

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Notice for Howard Arthur Thomas Gaskin

Howard Arthur Thomas Gaskin

21 May 19299 Apr 2021, aged 91

Peacefully in Rotorua on April 9, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Ann Gaskin, missed father of Keiron and Loren Gaskin, father- in -law of Alan Thomas. Treasured Grandad of Cydnee and S

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Notice for Ynys Joy Fraser

Ynys Joy Fraser

3 Aug 191711 Mar 2021, aged 103

FRASER Ynys Joy (nee Wallis) QSM Peacefully at home with family in her 104th year. Loved mother of Christine, Iain, Charlotte and David. Mother in law to Nick, Cathy, Euan (deceased) and Ma

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Notice for HUNTER, Alistair James

HUNTER, Alistair James

1 Jul 19439 Feb 2021, aged 77

Passed peacefully on Tuesday, 9th February 2021, in Rotorua aged 77 years. Loving husband of the late Florence Makarita Hunter. Cherished brother, uncle and dear friend to many. Loving father

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Notice for James Campbell Park (Jim)

James Campbell Park (Jim)

26 Jun 194625 Jan 2021, aged 74

Passed away peacefully in Rotorua on 25 January 2021. Much loved husband of Robyn, father of Chris and Granddad of Jacob. Brother and brother in law to Maria, Nick and Clare, Robert and Jill, K

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Notice for Angela Mary Cameron (née Downey)

Angela Mary Cameron (née Downey)

14 May 19392 Apr 2021, aged 81

In loving memory of Angela Mary Cameron. Dearly loved wife of the late Charlie. Much loved mother of Anna, Ruth, Fiona, Josephine, Kirsty, Hilary, and the late Andrew. Dearly loved grandmother of Bryo

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Notice for SISSONS – S Sylvia

SISSONS – S Sylvia

29 Oct 19406 Dec 2020, aged 80

Peacefully slipped away at Rotorua Hospital on 6 December 2020, aged 80 years. Much loved wife of the late John (Gus), dearly loved mum and mum-in-law of Elaine and Billy Trembath, Carole Evans, and G

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Notice for David Clarke

David Clarke

4 May 19369 Jan 2021, aged 84

On January 9, 2021, aged 84 years, in Whakatane Hospital. Husband of the late Freda. Loved father and father in law of Gary and Laurel, Murray and Karen, Janine, Wayne and Tania, and Pop to his gra

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Notice for Isabel Robyn Berryman

Isabel Robyn Berryman

8 May 19254 Aug 2021, aged 96

On Wednesday, the 4th of August 2021 at Radius Althorp, Tauranga. Aged 96. Wife of the late Frank. Much loved by family and friends. A Service for Isobel will be held at Osbornes Funeral D

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Notice for Kathleen Erica Greene

Kathleen Erica Greene

5 Mar 19471 Jan 2021, aged 73

5.3.1947 - 1.1.2021 Peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Loved wife of the late Bill, mother and mother in law of William and Teresa, Steven (dec), Ross and Lisa, Nana of Kerryanne, Jacob a

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Notice for KEAN, Robert William (Bob)

KEAN, Robert William (Bob)

18 Oct 19411 Oct 2020, aged 78

  Peacefully on Thursday, 1 October 2020, at Rotorua Hospital. Loved husband of Therese. Cherished father, grandfather and great grandfather. A service to celebrate the life of Bob will be

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Notice for Florence Shirley Els

Florence Shirley Els

9 Mar 19467 Aug 2020, aged 74

Passed away peacefully in Rotorua on August 7th, surrounded by family. Devoted wife of Roland. Loving mother and mother in law of Penny, and Llewellyn and Emma. Proud and Devoted Ouma to Co

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Notice for Ron Scanlan

Ron Scanlan

24 Jun 193317 Nov 2020, aged 87

Sadly passed away at home on 17 November 2020. Beloved husband of Lynn for 62 years. Cherished father and father in law of Cheryl Goodson, Deb Lepper and Pete Leger. Adored Granddad to Pau

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Notice for Keith Talbot

Keith Talbot

8 Apr 193031 Oct 2020, aged 90

Passed away at Rotorua Hospital on October 31, 2020. Loved husband of the late Dixie, father and father in law of Steve and Ali, and Wayne and Maria, Poppa of Chrissy and Amy, and  Helen and Biddy. Th

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Notice for ELERS, Mark Senior

ELERS, Mark Senior

18 Feb 194329 May 2020, aged 77

Unexpectedly on Friday 29 May, 2020. Loved husband and best mate of Margaret. Much loved father of Don and Jaci, Mark and Tracy, Lania and Mark Holt, and Rachel Koopu. Cherished grandfather o

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Notice for Allan John Birtwistle

Allan John Birtwistle

16 Aug 19374 Apr 2021, aged 83

Allan died aged 83 years in Rotorua Hospital after suffering an accident. He passed away surrounded by his loving family and friends. Loved husband of Winsome Birtwistle, father of Mark, Bruce and Sah

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Karen Margaret Fisken

24 Oct 194625 Mar 2021, aged 74

Passed away suddenly at home on 25 March 2021. Much love wife of Bob. Cherished mother and mother in law of Mathew and Nikola, and Paul. Adored Nana of Lucy and Emma. In accordance wit

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Notice for Betty Ethel Foster

Betty Ethel Foster

30 Sept 193011 Mar 2021, aged 90

Passed away surrounded by her girls at home. "There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved"

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Notice for Bruce Henderson

Bruce Henderson

5 May 19327 Aug 2020, aged 88

At Rotorua. Only son of Ivan M, and Blanche Lilian Henderson, brother of Joy (Dec.). Father and father in law of Robert Henderson and Heather Sharplin, step father of Richard and Jill Allen.

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Notice for Ngaire Elizabeth Pryce

Ngaire Elizabeth Pryce

28 Jun 193611 Jul 2021, aged 85

Passed away in Rotorua on 11 July 2021, aged 85. Dearly beloved wife of the late Max. Loved mother of Sandra and the late Budd, Roger, Maxine and Kim, and Hilary and Mike. Loved Granny and N

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Anthony Donald Barnes

27 Apr 19722 Jan 2021, aged 48

27.4.1972 -2.1.2021 Passed away suddenly at home in Rotorua, aged 48 years. Much loved soul mate of Cynthia and cherished son, brother, father, koro, and friend to many. Anthony is lying at Apum

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Notice for Frederick Lyell Collins

Frederick Lyell Collins

29 Aug 19411 Feb 2021, aged 79

29/08/1941 - 01/02/2021 Passed away peacefully at Cantabria Rest Home aged 79. Dearly loved husband of Julie, father to Leigh and Chris. Loved Poppa to all our grandchildren. In lieu of flo

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Notice for Christel Gudren McNeely

Christel Gudren McNeely

7 Oct 194315 Mar 2021, aged 77

MCNEELY, Christel Gudrun   At her home in Rotorua. Loved Mother of Andrew and Lars.A funeral to celebrate the life of Christel will be held at the Rotorua Crematorium Chapel, Sala Street, Rotorua,

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Notice for Barbara Ellen Smaller

Barbara Ellen Smaller

28 Aug 19365 Aug 2020, aged 83

Passed away peacefully in Rotorua on August 5th 2020. Loving wife of Jim for 61 years. Cherished mother and mother in law of Daryll, and Allan and Kay. Much loved grand mother of Jeremy, A

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Notice for Anne Grace Gephart

Anne Grace Gephart

25 Aug 193118 Jan 2021, aged 89

1931-2021 Sadly passed away at Cantabria Home, Rotorua, on Monday 18 January, 2021. Loved wife of the late George. Will be missed by her sons and daughter-in-laws Greg and Rozel, Stephen and

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MITCHELL, Kenneth (Ken)

16 Oct 19352 Oct 2020, aged 84

Ken passed away peacefully on Friday, 2 October 2020 in Rotorua. Much loved husband of the late Dot and adored Dad of Jackie and Gary. Devoted Grandad to David and Justine Gainsford, and their p

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Notice for Jean Clare Canning

Jean Clare Canning

22 Apr 19328 Sept 2020, aged 88

Died peacefully, surrounded by family, at her home in Rotorua on 8 September 2020 aged 88. Loved wife of the late James, mother and mother in law of Michael and Sandra, John and Lauren, Mark and the l

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Notice for Stephen Albert Harvey (Steve)

Stephen Albert Harvey (Steve)

23 Apr 195924 Jan 2021, aged 61

Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Sunday 24 January. Very much loved husband of Deb. Devoted Dad of Melody, Christa, Daniel and April. Beloved Poppy to his seven grandchildr

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Notice for Peter Henry Hughson

Peter Henry Hughson

18 Mar 194810 Oct 2020, aged 72

On October 10, 2020 in Tauranga Hospital, after a short illness, surrounded by family and supported by friends. Much loved husband of June. Loved Dad of Kyla and Hayden, Brent and Jess, Wayne and

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Notice for Beverley Mary Woods (nee White)

Beverley Mary Woods (nee White)

25 Jul 19395 Jul 2021, aged 81

Passed away peacefully at Maygrove Hospital, Orewa on 5 July 2021 in her 82nd year. Loved wife of Eric. Loved mother of Russell and Susan. Loved and devoted granny to Sean and Jason. A

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Notice for Ngaia Adi Monahan

Ngaia Adi Monahan

6 Jul 196329 Aug 2020, aged 57

Passed away at Waikato Hospital on August 29, 2020. Loved mother of Anthony, Christopher, Andrew and Rachel. Partner of Kevin Davidson. The funeral for Ngaia will be held at 11am, Thursday

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Ronald Francis O'Connell

9 Feb 19315 Aug 2020, aged 89

Passed away peacefully on 5th August 2020. Much loved husband of the late Barbara. Loving father and father-in-law of Catherine and Brent, Louise and Chris, Jenny and Rodney, and Helena and Jason. Che

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HODGSON, John Graham

14 Jan 19394 Aug 2020, aged 81

  14.1.1939 - 4.8.2020 Dearly loved husband and best friend of Jan. Adored father of Stephen and Melissa. loved father-in-law of Jenni. Very special grandad of Holly. Forever in our hearts

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Notice for Lorraine Sloane

Lorraine Sloane

3 Feb 19326 Jul 2020, aged 88

Passed away, age 88, at Cantabria Resthome, Rotorua on 6 July, 2020. Much loved wife of the late Roy Sloane, loving mother and mother-in-law to Maria and Alan, Michelle and Angus, Lisa and Chris. Love

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Notice for Anne Shirley Thrush

Anne Shirley Thrush

26 May 195213 Apr 2021, aged 68

On Tuesday 13 April, 2021 at Cantabria Rest Home, Rotorua aged 68 years. Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Belinda and Grant, Michael and Blanche, and the late Ryan. Will be dearly missed by her 7 gra

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TERRY, Ged

17 Dec 19756 Dec 2020, aged 44

TERRY, Ged Passed away on Sunday 6 December 2020 at his home in Rotorua.  Loved husband of Tarrin. Loving dad to George, and Henry. Son of Dave and Lynne Terry. A service to celebrate t

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Notice for Elaine Mary Willacy

Elaine Mary Willacy

10 Jul 194930 Oct 2020, aged 71

Passed away at home on 30 October 2020. Beloved wife of the late Evan. Loved mother of Graeme, Karen and Lisa. Cherished Nana of her seven grand children and Great Nana to be. Adored s

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Notice for Sharyn Lee Cottle (nee Blackbourn)

Sharyn Lee Cottle (nee Blackbourn)

16 Nov 196816 Apr 2020, aged 51

Loving wife of Roy Cottle. Much loved mother of Bailey and Jared. Cherished daughter of Bill and Josephine. Adored sister of Tania and Russell. Loved daughter-in-law of John (dec.) and Jean, sister-in

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Notice for Rosemary Anne McMillin

Rosemary Anne McMillin

29 Jul 193625 Nov 2020, aged 84

Passed away peacefully in Hamilton on the 25th November 2020, aged 84 years. Loved mother and mother in law of Sandra and Barry, Carol (dec) and Roger, and Robert and Annette. Cherished grandm

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Notice for HAY, Ngaire

HAY, Ngaire

15 Jul 19465 Feb 2021, aged 74

Peacefully on Friday 5 February, 2021 at Rotorua Hospital surrounded by her family. Loved wife of Allan for 56 years. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Jason and Mel, and Tracey and Stephen.

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Notice for Mary Josephine Leckey

Mary Josephine Leckey

21 Dec 192424 Jun 2020, aged 95

Passed away peacefully in Rotorua on June 24th, in her 96th year. Loved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Joan and Ron Irwin, Gordon and Barbara, and Robert and Averil. Loved Grandma to all of h

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Notice for Harry Selwyn Carlsen (Peter)

Harry Selwyn Carlsen (Peter)

4 Jan 192424 Jun 2020, aged 96

Peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on June 24, 2020. Aged 96 Years. Husband and life partner of the late Bobbie. Dad of Anne, Stephen, Sue, Chris and Kurt, grandfather of 16 and great grandfath

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Notice for Amrutlal Maganlal Patel

Amrutlal Maganlal Patel

3 Sept 193913 Jul 2021, aged 81

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 13th July, 2021 at Waikato Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Laxmiben; loved Dad of Kishor (Atul), Rekha, Minaxi and Amita; loved father in law to Darshana, Sanjay, N

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Notice for Rex Daniel Richards

Rex Daniel Richards

3 May 194615 Dec 2020, aged 74

Loving husband of Annie for 41 Years. Passed away suddenly at home on the 15 December 2020 with Annie by his side. You don't cross my mind, you live in it........

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Notice for Noeline Laura Lowrie

Noeline Laura Lowrie

6 Jan 193514 Jun 2020, aged 85

Passed away peacefully at home with Les, aged 85 years. Wife and dearly loved soulmate of Les for 64 years. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Dean, Daryl and Dianne, Clinton and Sandy. Beloved Gran o

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Notice for George Henry Balm

George Henry Balm

10 Jul 193614 Jul 2021, aged 85

Passed away peacefully at Glenbrae Home and Hospital on Wednesday, the 14th of July 2021 aged 85.Heartfelt thanks to all of those who have cared for, and supported George in his later years.A Service

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Notice for Ian Baker Hay

Ian Baker Hay

23 Apr 194816 Jul 2021, aged 73

HAY, Ian Baker. Suddenly at his home in Reporoa on July 16, 2021. Loved brother of Richard and Gary (both deceased) and Penny, brother in law of Lorraine, uncle of Allan and Candice, and Phillip

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Notice for Kathleen Agnes McHugh (Kath)

Kathleen Agnes McHugh (Kath)

19 Jan 192817 Jul 2021, aged 93

Loved Mum, Nan and KathPeacefully  on the 17th of July 2021.  Aged 93 Years.Beloved wife of the late Paddy.Loved by John, Rowena, the late Trish, Mark and David McHugh and family, Denis, Ali, Adam, Ki

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Notice for Judith Rosemary Armstrong (Judy)

Judith Rosemary Armstrong (Judy)

22 May 193814 Jul 2021, aged 83

Peacefully in Rotorua Hospital on the 14th of July 2021. Aged 83 Years. Beloved  wife of the late Graham. Loved mum of Maree and Sheryl, and sister of David, Jill, Adrienne and the late Mike. The Serv

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Notice for GILBERT, Mary Ellen

GILBERT, Mary Ellen

2 Aug 194327 May 2020, aged 76

Passed away peacefully Wednesday, 27 May 2020 in Rotorua.  Loved wife of Keith.  Cherished mother of Jane-Marie, Craig, Catherine, and Nick Thomsen.  Loved Nana by all her Grandchildren. 

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Notice for Alan Timothy Rigney - Gonzo

Alan Timothy Rigney - Gonzo

5 May 19652 Oct 2021, aged 56

Passed away on 2 October 2021 at Rotorua Hospital. Loving husband of Christine. Beloved father of Melanie and Shaun, and Alan Jnr and Stevie. Loved Poppa of Blayne, Kullen and Zavia. L

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Notice for Kimiora Vero

Kimiora Vero

19 Aug 193211 May 2021, aged 88

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Notice for Tere John Lawson

Tere John Lawson

15 Mar 196326 Mar 2021, aged 58

Passed away suddenly on  26 March, 2021. Dearly loved husband of Louise (nee Pakinga). Loved father of Mikayla, Saffron, and Jesse. Dearly loved eldest son of John ‘Lichie’ Lawson and Margarette Rawhi

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Notice for David George Ellen

David George Ellen

9 Jul 193524 Mar 2021, aged 85

On 24th March 2021 aged 85 years. Passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer.  Dearly loved husband of Laurel.  Loved and admired father, father-in-law, grandfather and great

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Notice for Roslyn Valerie Potter

Roslyn Valerie Potter

2 Aug 195118 Oct 2020, aged 69

Roslyn passed away at home early Sunday morning. A private family committal service honouring Roslyn's life has taken place. Thoughts and prayers were shared by all, including her family in Austra

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Notice for Pauline Winmill

Pauline Winmill

3 Oct 195819 Dec 2020, aged 62

Slipped away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday 19 December 2020. Daughter of the late Pam and Joe, and step daughter of Peter. Dearly loved special sister and sister in law of Kathy and And

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Notice for Agata Wiederkehr

Agata Wiederkehr

14 Apr 193830 May 2020, aged 82

Passed away at home aged 82. Mother of Daniel Wiederkehr. A Memorial service to celebrate Agata’s life will be held at 10:00am on Friday 5th June, at Osbornes Funeral Directors Chapel, 197 Old Taupo R

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Notice for LAWSON, Ngaire May (nee Werner)

LAWSON, Ngaire May (nee Werner)

1 May 195111 Aug 2021, aged 70

01/05/1951 - 11/08/2021 Passed away at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle. Cherished wife of Steve, loving mum of Loretta, Greg, Kathy, Shane, Jacqui and Shane. A very mu

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