Deaths

McDONALD

May 27 2024 Updated May 27, 2024

Gisborne Herald

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McDONALD, Ian Roger. (formally of Wairoa) 22 July 1954 – 23 May 2024 Loved partner of Chris. Dearly loved dad of Scott, and Debbie and Pete. Grandad Ian of Jethro, Anica, Aspen, Lucia, Max, Monty, George, Petra, Siena, Ari, and Fern. A service for Ian will be held in The Dunstall Memorial Chapel, Edwardes Street, Napier on Wednesday May 29, 2024 at 11am. A livestream will be available at www. dunstalls.co.nz All messages to the McDonald Family, C/o PO Box 1055, Napier 4140.

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