28 February 1948 – 17 April 2019
28 February 1948 – 17 April 2019
LAWN Dermot Joseph (Herb)
At home surrounded by his family following a determined and dignified fight, aged 71 years young.
Dearly loved and loving husband of Kath.
Proud and devoted Dad of Joe and Emma, Becs, Nick and Sarah, Jessie and Mark, Hamish and Emma, and Sam and Charlotte.
Doting “Herbie” of Blake and Libby; Maggie, Charlie, and Pippa; Bella; Bryn, and Jock.
Messages to the Lawn family may be left on Dermot’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/dermot.
In preference to flowers donations to Hospice Taranaki in Dermot’s memory would be appreciated and may be made at the service.
Dermot’s funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, 36 Cumming Street, Okato on Tuesday 23 April 2019 at 1pm, followed by his interment at Okato Cemetery.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Kath, I am so sorry to hear about Dermot. He really put up a big fight. You are in my thoughts. Let memories fill your mind, warm your heart and lead you through. Ali xx
Kath and family Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Stephen and Clare Kissick
To Kath and family, very saddened to read of Dermot’s death. One of the worlds good guys. Sending you our deepest sympathy. Take comfort in the memories you have of your time together.
For the Lawn family who loved and cared for Dermot so much our deepest sympathy. Love from us all The Tracey family.
Dear Kathleen and Family, Loving sympathy to you all at this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, Dermot. God Bless. Love from us all. The Monaghan Family
Dear Kath and family, Thinking of you all with heartfelt sympathy. Dermot, kind,welcoming, funny, and his love for you so beautifully obvious; and knowing the same in return. Wishing you peace and comfort at this sad time. Jane Frater
To Kath and family, Thinking of you and sending sincere sympathy at this sad time. Kia Kaha. May he rest in peace. Ursula and Roy Hall
To Dear Kath and Family So sorry to hear of your loss. We have just read the notice today as we are away at the moment. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Lots of love Bernice and Jim Duff
Thoughts and sympathy on your sad loss from the Goodwins-kevin,Brandon, aidan and brooke. Sorry can't be there to celebrate Dermotts life. No doubt he be looking down on you all and will never be far away. Many thanks and sincere sympathy. Kevin Goodwin
Dear Kath and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Always enjoyed seeing Dermot through Joe and Hamishs school years and of course our great Coastal v NPOB rivalry and clashes. Our thoughts are with you all, deepest sympathy and love. Mitchell Family
Dear Kath & Families Our thoughts of love & sympathy are with you all as you grief the loss of a great man Take care Lots of love Noel & Maria Schrider
So much love to you, Kath, and all of your kids and grandkids. Words can’t express. A big special hug to you Blakey and Libby. All our love, Jemma, Matt, and the kids. ??
Dear Kath and family We are thinking of you all. Love Pete Del Corbin & Troy xxxx
Dear Kath and family, Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Such a top bloke. Love and hugs from Marlene, Sam and family xxx ??????
My thoughts are with you all... , I had a good chat with Derm last year at a function in Oakura , talked about old school days , Derm was in the same class at F D C , I have mentioned to you boys how bright there Dad was at school, I sat next to Derm, and to be fair I copied a lot of Derms work , thank God as I passed my exams ...I owe Derm ...he was a good man ....take care Mike Davey
Dear Lawn Family Condolences for the loss of Dermot. Thinking of how the loss of a corner stone of the family is tough time, but his legend will live on through a great family. Sincerely Swifty
Dear Kath & family, So sad to hear of Herbs passing, such a lovely, top man. Thinking of you all, Lots of love, Paula, Andre & family x

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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