Yeoman Wayne Dowson

Also known as "Wayne"

21 November 19458 February 2023

Passed away peacefully at Warkworth Hospital on Wednesday 8 February 2023, aged 77 years.

Much loved husband of Rowena.

Loved father and father-in-law of Sharon and Jim, Lisa, Vicky and Paul, Kim and Duncan, and Lance and Kathy. 

Loved Grandad of Shelby, Melanie, Lachlan, Charleigh, Isabel, Spencer and Jasper.

A service was held at St. Michaels and All Angels Church, Hakaru on Thursday 16 February at 1:00pm, followed by burial in the Hakaru Cemetery.

Funeral service held at St Michael and All Angels Church, Hakaru

Tributes

My love, my life, my soulmate. I am missing you so much.

Rowena

Wayne, a very lovely neighbour I had the privilege to get to know. You caringly mowed my lawns for years, for as long as you could possibly manage. Thank you. I will miss our little chats about this and that. Rest in peace, no more aches and pains. Aroha Wendy.

Wendy Palmer

Dear dad, we are going to miss you dearly. You have been so brave for so long. We understand you became so tired and now it is time for your rest. I am going to miss our long chats about family history. We send our love to you to guide you on your way, and we already think of you each every day . Xx

Sharon Middleton

when I heard you went you Warkworth hospital I decided that I wanted to remember you in your happy times when I would come and help you start your day in the mornings :) we had great conversations CARS! We would speak for ages. my sincere apologies I didn’t see you after my baby was born so many things were happening and I just dug my head in the sand abit but trust me I always thought of you and Row and I hope you heard the air horns or the rev of the v8 as sometimes I would get to drive my hubbys car and drive past. that one we brought over to show you after he rebuilt it and I tell you it’s finally worn in like you said! I hope this weather fines up so you have a good send off. May you rest easy no more annoying aches and pains and rest in comfort and happiness up there. Tess

Tess

You are a strong man Dad. So sad to see you go. You will be missed. You are in all of our hearts. Family and friends. lots of love Lance

Lance
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