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Major SPARY Obituary
Major Robert Donald (Don):
R.E., GM, ONZM
On July 27, 2022, aged 90, peacefully at Lakes District Hospital, Queenstown. Dearly loved and loving husband and best friend of Jan for 64 years and best father and father-in-law of Miranda and John, Lisa and Mathew, Bridget and Murray, Fergus and Sarah, Alastair and Charlotte. Very much loved Grumper of Fred and Bella, George, Henry, Sophie and Georgia, Oscar and Felix, Edie (Shay). Don will be privately farewelled by family and a celebration of his life will soon follow (To be advised). The Spary family are so grateful for all the wonderful support received from too many to name personally but include his doctor Fiona Rorrison, Sheena Lees, The Arrowtown Fire Brigade, St John's Ambulance and the staff at Lakes District Hospital, who gave him such gentle care and were so patient and kind with us. And a special mention must go to Letty, Don's devoted friend and carer. In lieu of flowers, a donation to either the Arrowtown Fire Brigade or St Johns Ambulance would be much appreciated. Messages to [email protected] or PO Box 9, Arrowtown 9302.
Memories and Condolences
for Major SPARY
7 Entries
Garry Hall
August 9, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Rosie Watson
August 7, 2022
Awesome memories of wonderful dinners at the homestead, and also the work he did with Helicopter Lined - gone but not forgotten. Love to you all xx
Mary Garvie (nee Jardine)
July 30, 2022
Jan and family.
Kind and caring thoughts with you at this time.
May the many happy memories sustain you through time.
Spent enjoyable car trips with Don to our Power Board directors meetings in Alexandra, always good for a chuckle, his favourite was a DOC report on Central Otago
Flora ` .. there is a visible dearth of sparsity´
Numbed his brain to much amusement.
RIP Don.
Brian (Mac) McDonald
July 30, 2022
My sincere condolences to the Whanau of Don. He was a great mentor to me in the Venison days in Te Anau. A true gentleman.
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Ian Brodie
July 30, 2022
Very sorry to read this. Don was Chairman of the NZ Fighter Pilots Museum for many years and his business acumen, common sense and good humour will be remembered.
Director NZFPM 1993-2010.
chris & Jennifer Black
July 29, 2022
Our thoughts go out to Jan and all the family.
Don was such a great man and we always enjoyed being with him
Val & Colin McGregor
July 29, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Don. Val & Colin McGregor [ horses & cats]
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