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Shaun CAVANAGH Obituary

Died at South Care Rest Home and Hospital, Dunedin, on Friday, September 8, 2023. Aged 55 years. Dearly loved son of Nola and Ted*, loved brother and brother-in-law of Mark (Auckland), Louise and Greg Olsen (Wellington), Justine (Dunedin), Adrienne and Logan Smith (Whanganui), cherished uncle of Monique, Timothy and Reuben Smith, loved nephew of Barby* and Charlie* Giles, Barry and Judy Guthrie, Russell and Kathleen Scott, Marie and Barry* Hanson, Tom and Roz Cavanagh, and Frances Law and loved by his many cousins. Loved grandson of Ivan* and Irene* Guthrie, and Frank* and Madge* Cavanagh. A deep thinker, Champion for the planet. He fought the good fight. RIP A Requiem Mass to celebrate Shaun's life will be held at St Theresa's Church, Perth Street, Invercargill, on Monday, September 18, at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Otago Region of New Zealand Brain Injury. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park Website, obituaries page and click on the link on Shaun's page. Messages c/- 44 Chapman Street, Richmond, Invercargill 9810. (*denotes deceased)


Published by Southland Times from Sep. 12 to Sep. 14, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
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Marcia Dale

September 22, 2023

Dear friends and family of Shaun, I'm so sorry to hear that the world has lost such a great advocate for change. I met Shaun through The Opportunities Party and really valued his insights and kindness. May he rest in peace x
Marcia Dale

Frances Smith

September 17, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time

Paul Smith

September 17, 2023

I´ve only just found about Shaun´s passing today. I´m really saddened to hear about it. Shaun and I went to Verdon College in Invercargill together. I got to know him well during our 5th and 6th form years. Later on we flatted together (along with Mark Tait) for about a year. I last saw Shaun about 7 years ago in Wellington. Shaun is just the loveliest guy - one of the nicest people I´ve ever met. We shared a lot of good times and laughter. RIP Shaun.

Cynthia Matai & John Salisbury

September 17, 2023

Talofa lava friends and family of Shaun,
Our sincere condolences and our deepest sympathy. John and I knew Shaun through his committed work with TOP and I especially had the pleasure of working beside him in the office, last election. Shaun's tenacity and passion for a better quality of life was strongly evident in his attitude and work ethic. We will miss him dearly. Alofa atu Shaun.

Ben Peters

September 15, 2023

Kia ora friends and family of Shaun,

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Shaun. I knew Shaun through his volunteer work with TOP. He gave a huge amount of time to the party and his pursuit of a universal basic income. Whenever we interacted, he would always ask insightful questions. It was clear to me that he was incredibly intelligent and a wonderful person to be around.

My sincerest condolences,
Ben Peters.

Tracey and David Carrick

September 15, 2023

Nola and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

Helen Marsh

September 14, 2023

I knew Shaun only online as an Opportunities Party activist. Sorry not to have had the chance to meet him in person. My thoughts and sympathy to all those to whom he was near and dear.
Helen

Louise Mainvil

September 14, 2023

Public Health Association (Southern) sends our deepest condolences to Shaun's family. We valued Shaun's passion and encyclopaedic knowledge of public health topics, which he enjoyed discussing at our meetings and sharing in our written submissions. As a deep thinker, he was a fierce advocate for social justice, human and planetary health, and health equity for all. His legacy remains. Rest in peace, Shaun.

Jude Sligo

September 14, 2023

Shaun was a thoughtful and supportive member of the Dunedin branch of the Child Poverty Action Group. He had a genuine passion for making the world a more equitable place. All the best to his whanau at this very sad time

Bella Moke

September 13, 2023

Shaun was a very valued member of Basic Income New Zealand. He contributed much to our group in our quest for every New Zealander to enjoy a good and dignified life as a basic human right. Moe mai moe mai ra e hoa. Tino nui te aroha ki to whanau.

Karl Matthys and Lorraine Butler

September 13, 2023

Our condolences to all. Shaun was an amazing guy, fighting for the underdog in our society. We will miss him.

Maree Callaghan

September 12, 2023

Nola & Family - our thoughts & prayers are with you now & in the days ahead. Treasure all your memories of Shaun.

Mark & Maree Callaghan
Christchurch

Karen Edie

September 12, 2023

To the cavanagh family, I worked with Shaun at Hannahs and have fond memories of Shaun.MY sincere condolences.

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