Thomas Milne Clendon
28 April 1935 – 10 April 2022
Thomas Milne Clendon
28 April 1935 – 10 April 2022
CLENDON, Thomas Milne (Tom): Tom died on 10 April 2022 following a cycle accident on 8 April 2022. Very dearly loved husband of Heather. Loved father and father-in-law of Tommy (deceased), Simon and Nic; Jill and Gordon; Penny and Dan. Loved grandad of Alex, Danae, Raine, Toby and Felix; Ben and Sally; Tom and Eddy. Per Tom’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Tom will be held on 29 April 2022 at 2:00 pm. Should you wish to attend this service, please contact Shone and Shirley Funeral Directors by phone 0354 65 700 or email to funerals@shoneandshirley.co.nz with your name and contact phone number so we can pass this on to the family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the “Heart of Biking” Givealittle page, a Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust fundraiser. Also a warm invitation is extended to those who cannot attend in person to do so online by going to www.shoneandshirley.com/tributes where you can leave a digital message.
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Dear Heather We are so sad to hear of Tom's passing in such a tragic accident. We have many happy memories of orienteering with both you and Tom here in NZ and overseas at a couple of world masters events. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Sending love and deepest sympathy to you and your family Helen and Clive Bolt
To the Clendon family Our thoughts are very much with you - especially today as you have been celebrating Tom’s life. It was a privilege to be at Canaan Downs on Easter Sunday and be able to walk the M86A course with Jill & Penny in memory of Tom. What a special way to remember all his years of orienteering. Our sympathy to you all Chris & Norm Jager
Our deepest sympathy to the Clendon family. Tom was a role model for me in the art of aging gracefully. We will greatly miss him - and his wine - when we visit Nelson. We are sorry we cannot be with you at this time. Love from Jim and Erin, Vancouver BC
Dear Heather and family so sad to learn of Tom’s passing. Mine and Tony’s thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Love Joan and Tony O’Brien
I am so sorry for your loss.tom was a great guy with a heart of gold and a good pal back in the old days of rugby and fishing. Tom the captain of our rugby team, Hutt Old Boys,sitting center front with the ball 1956.
To the Clendon family my deepest and sincere sympathy in respect to the death of Tom in a cycle accident. I can recall many situations both work wise and socially at NAC and Air New Zealand that I experienced with Tom. RIP Tom Wayne McKeown 20 April 2022
To all the Clendom family, My love and thoughts go out to you all. A tragic way to lose such a wondeful man, and a dear friend of mine of nearly 50 yrs. I will treasure the memories of our days in Johnsonville, as our children all grew up together. Many happy days spent with Heather and Tom on our NAC trips away. Love and deepest sympathy to you all Val Lincon
Dear Heather So very sorry to hear ( in the Herald today ) of Tom's passing following a cycle accident. I can only imagine the awful shock it must have been for you and your family. You may have heard that Maurice passed away last Christmas day and I find coming to grips with this single life is both practically and emotionally challenging despite the support of friends and family. There has been plenty of tears. I have been reflecting on the fun we all had during our orienteering days and especially our trip to Spain in 1996. My trip scrapbook contains quite a few photos with you and Tom in them. This comes with my deepest sympathy at this sad time. Much love and hugs to you and your family. Christine Penney
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