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William Arthur "Bill" BROWNLEE

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Cloudy Bay Funeral Services

15 Boyce Street

Blenheim, Marlborough

William BROWNLEE Obituary

(formerly of Havelock and Te Puru)
On March 1, 2025, peacefully at his home in Picton, surrounded by family, in his 98th year. Loved husband of the late Audrey Dawn and the late Pat. Loved father and father-in-law of Bill and Jane (Havelock), Cathy and Graham (Christchurch), Robbie and Bronny (Blenheim), Joy and Graeme (Te Anau), Ginny and Mark (Nelson) and Heather and Gilly (Nelson). An adored grandad and great-grandad. Messages to the Brownlee family c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz Flowers are respectfully declined but your attendance is very welcome. A celebration of Bill's life will be held at the Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, 181 Waikawa Road, Picton on Friday, March 7 at 2.00pm. The service will be livestreamed and may be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.


Published by Marlborough Express on Mar. 4, 2025.

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Graeme Harris

June 12, 2025

To the Brownlee family.My dad Graeme sincerely offers his condolences to Bill's family.And wishes to thank you all for the friendship and assistance shown to us as we traveled across the straights on the Teresa Marie.Dad always considered his trip around the South Island with Bill a highlight of his Life.Rest in Peace

Karen higgins

March 7, 2025

To the brownlee families.
My condolences to you all.Anther havelock icon gone. Karen higgins

Alex & Jenny Wyllie

March 7, 2025

A great loss to the family and a huge loss to the district with all his unwritten knowledge that he will take with him. A pleasure to have known him.
Alex and Jenny Wyllie

Damian and Suzanne Hilliard

March 7, 2025

Damian and Suzanne (Hannah´s mum and dad) send our condolences to Harry, Hayley and the wider Brownlee family on Bill´s passing. May he rest in peace.

Mary Molyneux

March 6, 2025

Condolences to the family,Kathy and Graham.
We had the pleasure of meeting Bill and and enjoying a stay at his paradise in the sounds with lovely memories
Regards Mary and Dave Molyneux

Richard & Jill Cretney

March 6, 2025

We will always fondly remember the nights at the "Toot" where Bill kept us and the patrons entertained with his quick wit and humour. Condolences to Bill's family. Fond regards, Richard & Jill Cretney

Colleen Robbins

March 6, 2025

Our deepest sympathies to all the Families. A great Sounds identity with many great attributes and stories. Fondly remember many stories shared between Bill and my Dad!!
RIP from Colleen and Doug Robbins

Bernadine Jones

March 5, 2025

Was on committee Havelock school 100th reunion with Bill. He had some good stories. Condolences to the family

Annette

March 4, 2025

We spent time at the Pub with cousin Bill last year. So glad we did. Sympathy to all of his family such a fun bloke will be so missed.

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Cloudy Bay Funeral Services

15 Boyce Street, Blenheim 7201