6 September 1959 โ 22 June 2021
6 September 1959 โ 22 June 2021
HAYWARD, Alvin Gene:
Much loved son of the late Owen and Jean. Brother to Marg, Merv, Glenyse and Bob. Brother-in-law to Hazel, Julian, and Adrian.
Many thanks to the Lantern House staff who have loved Alvin like their own family for the last six years. We would like to thank all the Inglewood district nurses and Dr Morrison for their care and understanding.
Messages to the Hayward Family may be left here on Alvinโs tribute page.
A service to celebrate Alvinโs life will be held at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 41 Saxton Road, New Plymouth on Sunday 27 June 2021 at 2.00pm, followed by his burial at Kelvin Grove Cemetery, Palmerston North Monday 28 June 2021 at 1.00pm.

Funeral service held atย Eagars Te Henui Chapel
it was a pleasure to have met Alvin and been part of his care on one of his visits to base hospital. to have met Mervwhen he visited and have that common bond and connection with my grandparents (Ma and Daddy Hall from Hawera) founder memberof the church in 1914....
it was a pleasure to have met Alvin and been part of his care on one of his visits to base hospital. to have met Mervwhen he visited and have that common bond and connection with my grandparents (Ma and Daddy Hall from Hawera) founder memberof the church in 1914....
Honey bee I will miss you much. Your cheeky little face, your superman acts, your million preoposals, your pen pinching, and your cuddles. Enjoy buzzing around in heaven catching up with your mum and dad and all your friends. There's a light gone out at lantern that cannot be replaced. I loved you so much, and feel privileged to have known you. ๐, xxx Noeline
The Haywood Family. My sincere condolences in the passing of Alvin - Many years have passed since Alvin and I had a chat over Sunday lunch at Palmerston North. I remember the stack of cut outs from the local paper that he would hoard and his collection of comics. Rest in peace my old friend. Douglas Marriner Sydney.
I had the pleasure of being part of Alvin's life for over 2 years and such a adorable sweet funny man will allways be my little man Lantern will never be the same for me i just lv you to pieces my little superhero and i know you are happy to be with yr mum and dad fly high sweet man lv Tracey steve jessica-lee nathan. and luna missie the Sabine family.๐๐๐๐
Today I went to work and it was quiet. I will never hear your funny laugh or see that cheeky smiling face.. I taje comfort that you are reunited in your Mothers and Father's arm once more. Love You little man.
The Lantern House Trustees send our sincere condolences to Alvin's family, flatmates and the NZ Care staff at Lantern House.
A very sad time for Lantern House staff and flatmates. Our daughter Monique will miss Alvin very much and it wont be the same without his presence and bags of pens. Our condolences to his family. Andy and Sheri Hay
Sincere condolences to Alvin's family and the 'Lantern' Team who have cared so well for Alvin. Alvin was a little bright light that visited myself and my team often over the last 5-6 years in our office.His magic smile and twinkling eyes would brighten our day.It was always special to find that next 'pen' for Alvin's spectacular collection. I will miss you Alvin. RIP - Teresa Hughes.
Alvin you will be sorely missed. Your gentle loving nature was a pleasure to be around. We will always think of you when we see an unusal pen! Love your fellow house mate, Taryn Rowlands & family

Funeral service held atย Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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