Bruce James Moffett
Also known as "Moff"
24 January 1949 – 21 July 2026
Bruce James Moffett
Also known as "Moff"
24 January 1949 – 21 July 2026
MOFFETT, Bruce James (Moff)
The piper has played his last tune. Moff passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Radius Thornleigh Park, New Plymouth, on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Alice. Much-loved father and father-in-law of Fiona and Matt, Hilary and Wayne, John and Jen. Loved Moff of Jake, Reuben, Sophie, Macy, Edie, and Braxton. Adored son of the late Doreen and Arthur Moffett.
Messages to the Moffett family may be left here.
A service to celebrate Bruce's life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 46 Watson Street, New Plymouth, on Friday, 7 August 2026, at 2.00pm, followed by a private family cremation. We would ask anyone with a kilt to wear it as a tribute to Moff.
For those unable to attend, Bruce's service will be livestreamed here.
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Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Tributes
To Alice and family, I'm so sorry to hear your husband has passed away. Thinking of you all. Love and hugs Glenda xxxxx
To Alice and Family Sorry to read that Bruce has passed away. Always enjoyed our chats with him. Our deepest condolences to you all. Our loving thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Kind Regards Jill and Wayne Harrison
Alice & Family - tears of love and respect for you all in the loss of Bruce; always a true gentleman who spiced life with humour and a smile . Footprints in our memory always . Blessings to all, Carol & Rodney Hall
To Alice and Family My thoughts are with you all. May all the happy memories of Bruce help you through this difficult time. Heaven has gained a wonderful piper. Michele
Dear Alice, deepest condolences to my very first paddling buddy in a dragon boat. I didn’t know Bruce but our thoughts are with you. Keith and Carolien.
So sorry to hear the loss of a good man. I have very clear memories of staying at your place as a kid and remember that beautiful sound of those pipes. Your dad played so proud. Love to you all at these sad times.
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Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
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