So sad to hear, today, about the passing of great man and mate Bill. We were so close through the RSA and the Golf Club and, even the football. He has been missed, through his illness, and will be even more so now. To Collen, Deb and Rob, Georgia and Emma, my heartfelt thoughts are with you. Kiha kaha all and, rest peacefully our mate Bill. Cheers, Frank Heuthorst.

Aunty Colleen, Debbie, Donna, Gavin and whanau, I'm so very sorry for your loss. That was a beautiful celebration of Uncle Bill's life, it brought back a lot of memories of times spent together growing, especially the little bach at Wahi. Arohanui to you all. Kim❤️

To Auntie Colleen, Debbie, Donna, Gavin & their families. My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time with the loss of your husband, dad and grandad Uncle Bill💙 Sorry I can't be at the funeral today. Sending you all my love, hugs and kisses. Rest in Love Uncle Bill xx

Aunty Colleen, Debbie, Donna and Gavin. I have the fondest memories growing up of such a special uncle, his love of cars and his wonderful smile. We were blessed to have him in our lives growing up. Rest in peace Uncle Bill xxx Love always Nat and family ❤

Aunty Colleen and Family, you are in our thoughts at this time on the loss of Uncle Bill, mum myself and Olivia send you hugs and love, May he Rest in Peace. Pat, Ann & Olivia Hagan

My sympathy is with you all and I will cherish all the memories that I have of growing up with Billy, (always Billy to me) staying with Betty and Bill every school holidays and later the great holidays at Waihi beach. Rest in piece

Very best wishes to Colleen and your family Bill will be a huge loss to all who knew him but take comfort from your memories and the fact that he is probably playing the 18th in that special golf course in the sky

My thoughts are with Aunty Colleen, Debbie, Donna, Gavin and their families. Uncle Bill was a larger than life personality when I was growing up with a booming voice, an infectious laugh and a great big smile. I have lots of fond memories of him. Love Paula xx

Our deepest sympathy to the whole family in your loss of a such a lovely husband, father, father in law and grandfather. May your happy memories take over from your deep sadness soon. With warm regards to all , Sharron