Graeme James Dennett

27 March 193825 January 2023

DENNETT,

Graeme James.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday 25 January 2023, in his 85th year. 

Beloved husband of Wannapha, and the late Rosemary. Loved Dad of Mark and Shelley, Paul and Olga, Juliet and Stephen, and Aly and Craig. Loved grandfather of Rosie and Jamie; Stephanie; Finn, Sophia and Henry. Brother of Barry and Gail, and the late Errol and Elaine. Graeme will also be dearly missed by his extended family, Pettnapah, Valeria, Aleshia and Lilah.

A requiem mass will be celebrated at St Michael’s Catholic Church, Lake Road, Rotorua on Friday 3 February at 11am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Rotorua Community Hospice.

Communications to The Dennett Family, C/- PO Box 644, Rotorua. 

Funeral service held at St Michael's Catholic Church

Tributes

To Graeme’s Family, So sorry to hear of Graeme’s passing. We were clients of his for 50 years and during that time he gave us impeccable service. We appreciated his integrity and his gentle manner. He will be sadly missed. We send our deepest sympathy to all his family, Val and Alex Reid

Val and Alex Reid

i only heard about it today so sorry to hear of Graeme's passing. Dad always spoke with great fondness about him and their great friendship over the years at SHC and afterwards. RIP

Alex Mihaljevich

So sorry to hear of Uncle Graeme's passing, I have so many wonderful memories of watching my dad and him running in the Rotorua marathons and then having beautiful lunches back at their place. Best wishes and fond memories to you all Joanne

Joanne Spiller (nee Dennett)

So sorry to hear of Graeme's passing. I so loved working for him over the last 7 years. He was a lovely man. I will miss him greatly. He's now in peace and no longer suffering any pain. Graeme - Til we meet again in the resurrection. Love Marilyn

Marilyn Clark

So sorry to hear of Graeme's passing. I fondly remember time spent running in the forest with him and having a few beers afterwards. My condolences to all the family. Rest in Peace. Philip

Philip Dennett

So sorry to hear of your passing Graeme. You were my parents lawyer for many years. Dad was a good judge of character and as far as he was concerned he thought you were alright especially as far as Lawyers or accountants went 😆 Rest in Love Graeme, condolences to your family. Arohanui Dave & Betty Hawkins Whanau.

Colleen Pinder

So sorry to see that you had left us Graeme. I remember fondly the many rides together between Rotorua and Auckland in our Law Society days. Your company and support meant a lot to me. Although our paths did not cross as often once I moved north, I was always happy to see you, and appreciate your wry sense of humour. My thoughts are with your family.

Cecilie Joan Rushton

We are so very sorry to read of Graeme’s passing, our connection with him going back to Auckland Athletics early 1960’s. We understand we were among his first clients at Duncan & Dennett, Rotorua 1964/65. After marrying in Auckland in 1964 we moved to Rotorua & in 1965 bought land for our first home. We needed a solicitor and recognised Graeme’s name in a list of local Barristers & Solicitors. Graeme, always welcoming, friendly, competent & compassionate remained our first call for legal matters over many years and moves between Rotorua, Taupo and other BOP locations. Graeme is remembered by us through his dedication and commitment in many roles during his life time. His unpretentious commitment to matters of social justice being a highlight. He is remembered with admiration and gratitude. Rest in Peace Graeme.

Margaret & Murray Craig

We Brothers of Sacred Heart, and representing those of the past, extend our heartfelt condolences to all the family in your very sad loss. We share that loss with you because we know that Graeme's commitment to the college and all its values, his unrivalled history of annual attendance at the Auckland reunions, his presidency of the Old Boys , but even more his strong commitment to his family, his faith and his professional integrity were an ongoing inspiration to all of us who knew and admired him for so long. We pray with you that he may he now rest in eternal peace and love in his final homeland. in heaven. We hope that two of us will be able to attend the funeral on Friday. May God bless you all

Brother Richard Dunleavy

Mark,Paul,Juliette Ally, So sorry to hear of your Dads passing. He was an awesome family friend my Dads bestie, he will be waiting for him with a beer I am sure Have so many fond memories of our growing up together especially at No 1 Motiti so many many memories thanks for your hand in them Graeme. From Ross,John and myself our deepest sympathies.Love and hugs the Munros........

Julie munro

Thank you Graeme for your Faithful and Trust worthy and Loyal services as our Family's solicitor for 49 years;to the end;Truely inspiring life lived;Thank you once again;we pray for your eternal rest with all of the souls of the Faihful departed through the mercy of God ;Rest in Peace.

Joseph Johannes Gielen and Dorothy Jean Gielen and our Family Gielen.
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