Also known as "DI"
13 September 1937 – 11 September 2025
Also known as "DI"
13 September 1937 – 11 September 2025
Peacefully in New Plymouth on Thursday 11 September 2025, aged 87.
Dearly loved husband Nina.
Loved Dad of Ian and Jan, Sandra, Ross and Debbie, and Christine.
Adored Grandad of Jamie, Benjamin and Ayla, and Whitney; Charlotte and Thomas, Kelsey, Jessica and Callum; Emma and Dave, Jackie and Steven, and Cory. Great-grandad of Nixon, Aiden, William, and Luke.
A service to celebrate Denis’ life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 46 Watson Street, New Plymouth on Wednesday 17 September 2025 at 1030am, followed by a private cremation.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Denis lived a full and simple life - not in and for the world, but in love for his family and friends. A man of few words but he showed his love through his actions. This is not a sad day, but a day to rejoice. Dennis has waited a long time for this day. He is now in the loving arms of his Creator, Father and Saviour. He has departed this world knowing that he is now commencing the beginning of his life. This is not the end but the start of a wild and miraculous adventure. A journey that will take him through amazing wonders that we too will experience if we give our hearts to Christ Jesus. For some, the Bible is thought of as fiction - a story book that surely must eventually lose it's flavour. But it hasn't. It's a history book, a love story, a current affairs journal and an insight to the future. And that future is not far away. So I ask, in loving memory of Dennis, that you open your minds and hearts to Jesus. Learn about Him by talking to those who know Him, read the Bible if only a chapter now and then, and you too may find the peace and joy that Dennis had in our Lord. Denis, we love you and we WILL be together again.
Sorry to hear of Denis passing Nina. You are in my thoughts and prayers. From your doll friend Debbie probyn
Sad to hear of Denis's passing. A great uncle, always to be remembered for his cheery persona! Condolences to the family, sorry we cannot be there.
To Nina and family Condolences on the passing of Dennis . We both have fond memories of a lovely man . Shaun and Vicky Biesiek
To Nina and family, our condolences to you and your family on the passing of Denis. Denis was a long-term member of the club and was granted Life Membership a number of years ago. RIP. Westown Golf Club
Condolences to the Brown family for the loss of Denis. Will do our upmost to keep your pastures forever green Denis Plod & Toni Vincent
To the Brown Family my condolences for the loss of Denis. Always had good discussions while we were milking and always there to help me out when I hit a hard patch. Thank you "Mr Brown"
My deepest sympathy Nina.
Condolences to the Brown family. I’ll never forgot the smile on Denis the day he came up to the cowshed 2 years ago seeing it being brought back into milk. A very proud man and a true gentleman. His legacy will live on into the land forever. Rest easy Denis.
Ross and Debbie and family Great memories with Denis and Ross working on family farm mid 90s great man he was always great to have chat anytime learn alot from Denis Rest well Denis . Swampy .
Condolences to Nina and family from Jill and Roger Brown(dec), Peter and Angela, Trevor and Vanessa, Rodney and Kristen and their families.
Condolences to all the family on the loss of our past member Denis Brown, our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. RIP Denis
I was blessed to have Uncle Denis in my life. He was such a gentle man and I always felt entirely loved and safe in his presence. I remember great conversations, where even as a scrappy little kid with some pretty hare-brained ideas, he listened and never dismissed me. May he rest in peace now. To Aunty Nina, I am so very sorry that your long union with your beloved husband has come to pass. I imagine it’s a bit like losing a limb, after a lifetime with him in your life. I love you, Keren x
To Nina and family our sincere condolances to you and the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren for you loss. We send you all our thoughts and best wishes and hope that his love and memories you carry close to your hearts will get you all through the tough days. Thinking of you all Simone and David Auckland

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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