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Thomas Keith "Keith" WHITSON

Thomas WHITSON Obituary

With heavy hearts, Wendy, Jodie and Hayley are sad to advise that on Thursday, July 10, 2025, Keith passed away at Hospice Southland surrounded by his loving family. He passed peacefully after a short illness, aged 68 years. Best mate and loving husband of Wendy, a much-loved father and father-in-law to Jodie and Justin, and Hayley and Andrew, best Grandad ever to Corbin, and Harper; Austin, and Evie. Loved son of Irene and Thorby Whitson (both deceased), loved son-in-law of Max and Lyn Connell, brother and brother-in-law of Gaynor and Greg, Craig and Liza, Rob and Cath, Tiri and Brian. Much loved uncle to his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Keith's life will be held on Tuesday, July 15, at 1.00pm, in the Christian Actives Centre, 10 George Street, Edendale, followed by a private cremation. The family would like to thank Hospice Southland for their care, love and support of Keith and his family. To view via livestream - https://vimeo.com/event/5249581 In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be greatly received and may be left at the service. Messages to 5 Tudor Lane, Brydone, Gore 9774.


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Published by Southland Times on Jul. 12, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Thomas WHITSON

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15

Service

1:00 p.m.

Christian Actives Centre

10 George Street, Edendale

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Maureen Barclay

July 15, 2025

To Wendy, and all Keith´s extended family.
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time .
Rest in peace Keith

Adrienne Dale

July 15, 2025

To Wendy Jodie & Hayley. Deepest sympathy to you and your extended family on the passing of Keith. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.

Pam and Wayne Cameron

July 14, 2025

To Wendy. Jodie and Justin, Corban and Harper. Hayley and Andrew, Austin and Evie. So sorry to hear of Keith's passing. Thinking of you all with Deepest Sympathy and we are very sorry we cannot be at the service for Keith. Kind Regards Pam and Wayne Cameron

Kaye Millane

July 14, 2025

Deepest sympathy to you all. Wonderful Man xx
Kind Regards Kaye and Duane Millane

Neale Diack

July 13, 2025

So sorry to hear of Keiths passing, condolences to you Wendy & your extended family.
Budgie & Sue Diack

Francis and Michele Bastiaansen

July 13, 2025

Condolences to all the Whitson family. We had the pleasure of working with Keith at Paper Mill and the Dairy Factory. Take care Francis and Michele Bastiaansen

Tim conlon

July 12, 2025

Sorry to hear this sad news Keith was a top man condolences from tim and denise in waimate

Jenny & Rusty Baker

July 12, 2025

To Wendy, Jodie, Hayley, Gaynor & Greg, Craig & Liza & the wider family we send our sincere condolences on your loss of Keith. Thinking of you all at this time - keep your memories close as you navigate the days ahead.
Regards, Jenny & Rusty Baker - Cambridge.

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