Desmond Patching

1 August 192828 July 2023

Previously of Wellington, passed peacefully in Auckland on 28 July 2023, in his 95th year.
Loved husband of the late Hazel. Beloved father and father-in-law of Mike and Karen; Warren and Cathy; Jo and Stu. Grandad to Tracey, Clare, Daniel, Stephen, Nicole, Robert, Isabella, Madeline and Rachael. Great Grandad to Henry and Sunny. Now at peace with Hazel. 

Funeral service held at Davis Funeral Home East Auckland

Tributes

To lie in the soft brown earth, with grasses waving above one's head and listen to the silence. To have no yesterday, and no tomorrow. To forget time, to forget life, to be at peace. (Oscar Wilde) I am sure as a young boy, Uncle Des would have done what most little children do - lie in the grass and dream, forgetting anything but the bliss of no responsibility and just being in the moment. We often dream of this ourselves and reminisce of that feeling of completeness. Now Uncle Des is enjoying that same wonderful bliss, along with his very darling Hazel and my Mum Betty and dad James. Be at peace Uncle Des. You have lived a full and wonderful life. Just bliss out now. :) For Michael, Warren and Joanna and their families. Your caring responsibilities are now completed. Go and find a field to lie in and dream of that freedom you now have and just bliss out before you face the world and all its demands that it has. This life is short .... live it. <3

Ross and Karen McColm

Thanks for the stories & laughs over the years Des. Your children are a credit to you & Hazel. Rest in love & peace, together again.

Natalie Picton

Farewell Des, We didnt spend alot of time together over the years but the time we did spend was good and always had a laugh with family all together like it should be. Fly with the angels now Des and be at peace with loved ones, until we meet again.

Gary Picton
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