Also known as "Barry"
20 January 1930 – 13 March 2026
Also known as "Barry"
20 January 1930 – 13 March 2026
HATCH, James Barrington (Barry).
In his 96th year passed away peacefully on Friday 13 March 2026.
Husband of the late Kathryn. Father and father in-law of Mark and Ann, Stephen, Catherine and Peter, Paul, Nicholas and Ange. Poppa of Michael and Mecaela, Jamie, Emma and Jason, Teigan and Tyler, Max and Sarah. Great grandfather of Jasper and Felix.
Many thanks to Bupa Hugh Green for their wonderful care.
A service to celebrate Barry's life will be held on Friday 20 March 2026, at The North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany, at 10am.

Funeral service held at Dil's Funeral Services
Mark, Cathy, Stephen, Paul and Nick and your wonderful partners, children and grandchildren - Uncle Barry's funeral service was a beautiful tribute to him as a person and family man. Thank you for including the Woods family. The tributes from Mark, Nick and Michael and the photos of your Mum and Dad, my Mum and Dad, Aunty Mary and Uncle Col and Nana and Pop had me in tears. So many lovely memories. Uncle Barry can now rest in peace with his beloved Aunty Kathy. He has fought the good fight.
Thinking of the Hatch whanau at this emotional and sad time. We both know that your day of celebration of Barry’s life will be filled with compassion, warmth and positivity. Barry was a special man who has left a rich legacy behind him - he certainly enjoyed a rich and long life and we send our warm and sincere condolences for this special day. Arohanui Marita and Andy
Uncle Barry completes an end of an era. A generation that new war and valued peace and prosperity. The last generation of large families which ihe leaves behind as his lasting legacy.

Funeral service held at Dil's Funeral Services

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