30 August 1959 – 25 May 2026
30 August 1959 – 25 May 2026
JAMES Roy Charles
Following a long and courageous battle it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our very strong, brave and determined husband, Dad and Grandad, at Te Rangimarie Hosipce on Monday 25 May 2026. Treasured husband for 40+ years of Pauline, rock solid Dad of Jay and Paula, Special Grandad of Archer and Hugo. Much loved son of the late Graham and Dorothy. Loved brother of Mark and Debbie, and John. Wonderful son-in-law of the late Johnny and Carol Johnson. Loving and best brother-in-law of Murray, David, Tony, Kelly and their families.
A service to celebrate Roy’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 46 Watson Street, New Plymouth on Saturday 30 May 2026 at 10.30am followed by a private cremation.
In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Urenui District Nurses - (Urenui & Mokau Rural Healthcare Inc, account number 15-3945-0182556 00) and Taranaki Hospice.
For those unable to attend, Roy’s funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Good friend will be dearly missed. Bones….
Dearest Pauline Jay and families Our sincerest condolences go out to you all at this the saddest time xx But what an amazing tribute to Roy we have just witnessed. He certainly was everything everyone spoke about today that’s for sure and we have had a few moments of quiet laughter remembering the wonderful times gone by that we all had too. Thinking of you all xxxxxxxx
What a beautiful service. He will be dearly missed. I will cherish the memories that I have with Roy and the family. Sorry we couldn't be there, but we are thinking of you all. Love to you xx
Dear Pauline and family, My sincerest condolences to you all at this very sad time. Sending my love to you. Carolyn Parker xx
Dear Muzz, sorry to hear of your brother in laws death. We’re all thinking of you and sending our love. Look after yourself and your sister.
Dear Pauline, so sorry to hear of Roy's Passing, our sincere condolences from Debbie and David Uhlenberg
PJ, so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Roy. Sending all my love to you and your family x
Oh my gosh dear Pauline and families, what a shock to read where Roy has passed away. Hold onto those precious memories and my thoughts are with you all at such a sad time. I will not be able to attend Roy's final farewell as I have another commitment but will definitely be watching it later on the Livestream, thank you. Deepest sympathy. Hugs to you all xx
To Pauline, Jay and families. Sorry to hear of Roy's passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time. RiP Roy. Andrew, Lana, Brianna and Sophie xx

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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