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Eric GLEDHILL Obituary

A 40-year resident of Waikawa, Picton. Passed away in Whangarei on August 30, 2023 at 90 years, peacefully and with his family present. Long-time member and once commodore of Waikawa Yacht Club. Dad was with Lois for 68 years, now they are together again, sailing on a long reach. There will be a memorial gathering at the Waikawa Yacht Club in October. A Graceful Undertaking 09 9889503
Published by Marlborough Express on Sep. 3, 2023.

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IAN BLAKEWAY [ RNZAMC ]

September 8, 2023

SERVED WITH ERIC AT BURNHAM AND IN VIETNAM.REMEMBER HIM BUILDING HIS YACHT IN THE WELFARE HOBBY HUT AT BURNHAM IN THE LATE 60s .DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL HIS FAMILY.

Allan Graham

September 5, 2023

It is with sadness and special memories that i hear of Erics passing. Many years were spent in his company associated with Waikawa Boating Club of which we both were Commodores and competitors in the early day's of Yacht racing with the club. Well remembered his his years as shipmaster operating the Club slip at Waikawa ,also the many sounds overnighters rafting our vessels sharing a loved activity with our families and friends............Eric will be remembered as a great person........Go well Eric and may the sheets be eased and the sails full for this special journey

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