Hiram George "Spud" TAYLOR

FUNERAL HOME

Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors

cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts

Blenheim, Marlborough

Hiram TAYLOR Obituary

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Springlands Lifestyle Village, Blenheim. Aged 85 years. Loved husband of Trish and the late Carol. Loved father of Hiram, Stephen and Rachel, stepfather of Jason and Rachel. Grandfather and great-grandfather of Katie and Phil, Tash and Ryan, Harriet, Florence, Frank, Maggie, Charlie, Ben, Abby, and Laura, Jack and Levi. Father-in-law to Virginia, Simon, and Kate. Special thanks to Jen, Kev, Willie and Lee. Messages may be sent to the Taylor Family, 1 Shearwater Drive, Kaikoura 7300. In lieu of flowers a donation to Kaikoura SPCA (https://www.spca.nz/donate) or to Avodah (https://www.avodah.nz/donate) would be appreciated. A service for Spud will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4 Grays Lane, Kaikoura, at 11.00am on Thursday, March 20, followed by interment at Kaikoura Cemetery.

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Published by Marlborough Express on Mar. 18, 2025.

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John McGinn

March 23, 2025

So sorry to hear the passing of Spud Trish he was a great guy and a honest plumber we knew Spud from Blenheim and caught up with him in Kaikoura he did all plumbing and gas work for us we could not of worked with a better guy He will be sadly missed by all. Please except our most sincere condolences lots of love to you Trish
John and Lynne McGinn

Noeleen Mathieson

March 21, 2025

I was so sad to read Spuds death notice My thoughts are with you all Noeleen Mathieson

Richard Eyles

March 20, 2025

This is sad news. Had great times on Wednesdays in Kaikoura with Spud and on the golf course at Christmas time. RIP

Peter F.

March 19, 2025

This is sad news but fond memories and great times had when Spud had the Trout, a good bloke and great publican. May he R I P.

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