Walter John Dudley
Also known as "Wally"
18 September 1936 – 10 October 2022
Walter John Dudley
Also known as "Wally"
18 September 1936 – 10 October 2022
Passed away peacefully on Monday 10th October at Taranaki Base Hospital. Aged 86
Much loved husband of the late Gwen. Father and father-in-law to John and Evelyn, Peter and Ing, Mark and Helen, Maree and John, Brent and Annette.
Adored Grandad and Great Grandad of his grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Massive thank you to all the staff at Brooklands Rest Home for looking after Wally for the past few years.
In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to one of the two organisations that supported Wally in recent times. Links below.
Messages to the Dudley family may be left on Wally’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/wally.
A Funeral Mass for Wally will be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Stanners Street, Eltham on Monday 17 October 2022 at 1pm, followed by his burial at Eltham Cemetery. Rosary will be prayed in the church on Sunday at 5pm.
Notice by Eagars Funerals
Funeral service held at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Eltham
Tributes
Sending you our deepest sympathy at this time. Thinking of you all. David, Sam, Sarah and George
Saddened to learn of the passing of "Wally" A true gentleman who always had time for a chat and was interested in what we were up to. Wonderful sense of humor - sincere - kind and always generous with his time Our sympathy to all family members in your loss of a much loved Dad - Grandad and Great Grandad Rest in Peace Wally Maurice & Trish Doyle - Chris & Alison Condon
To the Dudley Family Thinking of you all at this time as you give thanks to a father and farmer, in celebration of a life well lived. Remembering the days of Maata / Tirimoana and the time of leasing the Trim Farm. Sincere thoughts at this time. Lorna le fleming (nee Trim)
Always enjoyed catching up with Wally at bowls. Deepest sympathy to the family From Ken & Rayleen McDonald
RIP Wally Bill n Jacki
My thoughts & prayers are with all your family. Unfortunately I won’t be able to make Wally’s funeral…will be there in spirit. Wally always took a moment to chat and catchup up on all the family…he will be missed. Love Carolyn Alexander…nee Dudley
Deepest sympathy to Wally's family. Wally was a wonderful character to know and will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace Wally.
Members of the Maata Indoor Bowls which to express deepest sympathy to the Dudley families as Wally was a much valued member and fun loving community member.
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