Donald Shirley

28 October 193515 July 2022

SHIRLEY, Donald Edward: 28/10/35 – 15/7/22 Passed away peacefully at The Wood Retirement home with his beloved family by his side. Much loved husband of Lorraine for 64 years, father and father-in-law to Wendy and Eric, Kevin and Tina, Carol and Shep, adored grandad to David, Janelle, Brenton, Jake and Emma and great grandfather to Ella and Indy. A much-loved brother, brother in law, Uncle, and friend. A memorial service to celebrate Dons life will be held at Stoke Methodist Church on Saturday 23rd July at 2pm. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at The Wood Retirement home for their care of Dad for the past two years. A life well lived now at peace. Messages can be sent to The Shirley Family 4 Harper Street Nelson 7010 or online at www.shoneandshirley.com/tributes where you can also view the service.

Funeral service held at Stoke Methodist Church

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My thoughts go out to Dons family. I have many happy memories from our younger days in Greymouth

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