Anthony Russell (Tony) Watts

26 May 193713 June 2019

WATTS, Anthony Russell (Tony)

After a courageous journey with cancer Tony passed peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice on Thursday, 13 June 2019 aged 82 years. Beloved husband, lifelong partner and companion in arms to Denise for 56 years. Dearly loved dad and father-in-law of Caroline & Larry Charteris, Steve & Nic, Philip, and Sue & Andy Duncan. Adored and appreciated Grandad of Graeme & Lydia, Jenny, Chris, Daniel, Josh, Nathan, Steph, Nolan, Alex, and great grandad of Noah, and Isabelle.

All messages to the Watts’ Family may be sent c/-172 Lemon Street, New Plymouth 4312.

Donations to the Taranaki Hospice would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.

A service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 172 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Tuesday 18 June at 10:30am, followed by a private cremation.

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Denise and family, we are so sad to hear about Tony’s passing. Out thoughts and prayers are with you. We enjoyed spending time with you and Tony when we first met in Australia in 1998, and later in New Zealand and our home in Newfoundland, Canada.

Wayne and Sylvia Edison

Denise and family, we are so sad to hear about Tony’s passing. Out thoughts and prayers are with you. We enjoyed spending time with you and Tony when we first met in Australia in 1998, and later in New Zealand and our home in Newfoundland, Canada.

Wayne and Sylvia Edison
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