Alan WRIGHT Obituary

RIP Kerry.
A man larger than life with a devil may care attitude and a heart of gold.
I remember when the Urenui Swing Bridge was collapsing in a flood. Kerry was the last person across before the bridge collapsed from the Golf course end, with a sigh and a groan it slowly succumbed to the river. Despite me saying no don't do it, he did with a chuckle and an 'I can swim' with that he walked across. This, even though the bridge foot boards were already touching the water.
Kerry, a man in a million.
Happy fishing.
Trish Bailey and sons Joel (Aust) and Dwayne (Abu Dhabi) Busby. X Urenui.

Kerry was a Urenui icon, likable, friendly, & a hard case. We were shooting the breeze one day and he said to me he had once owned a D4 Caterpillar-I said I had one too, a 7U 1950 narrow gauge model, he said his was the same as well and he had been looking for it for over 25 years. He shot over to the County Depot and there it was, his logging bulldozer all shiny & restored-he was overjoyed to finally locate it & just around the corner from his home in Urenui.

RIP Kerry & condolences to the family.

Peter Groves & family, Urenui

To Kerry's family my thoughts are with you at this sad time.
I first met Kerry when he coached me at football in Eltham. I then worked for him when he was contracting and we had many memorable occasions after work. A man's man and we'll known in Eltham for his exploits. Heaven will never be the same. I last saw Kerry at my dad's funeral wearing a bushman singlet. Thanks for some amazing memories Kerry. Gods speed.

To Kerrianne,
Ngaire and I were saddened to learn of Kerry's death, and send our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
I knew Kerry all of my life as he was a neighbour to my old home farm when he first lived on Rawhitiroa Road, and later on King Edward Street.
I played rugby with him at Eltham in the late 50s
When we moved to North Taranaki and we met often we would have a good laugh and reminisce at some of the boyhood escapades that took place, one involved the local policeman.
His cheery personality and quick wit will be missed, but good memories will linger.
John Pease
Onaero

To Kerrianne & Family,
Kerry was the best manager for the football team I played for in Eltham 50 years ago. I had great respect for hi and it was great to reconnect in recent years especially when he stayed with us at Mako Mako not so long ago. We learned about his life, adventures and practical jokes. Kerry was a long-time friend of the How family and that helped to re-kindle the friendship.
Last Sunday we were out at Mako Mako up on the hill and we were talking about the time Kerry climbed to the top with his walking stick in one hand and pulling himself up the fence line with the other.
A kiwi fighter in more ways than one.
RIP Kerry
Jeff Gatenby & Shona How

To Kerry's family. Our condolences. We had a lot to do with Kerry when our son rented his flat. He would do anything for you if he could. First met him in Eltham when I was at Stanners' Motors. A strong very fair man. RIP. Dennis and Evelyn Mills.

To all the family can I offer my sincere condolences. Kerry, as I knew him, was larger than life and will always be remembered. I first met Kerry as a young teacher in Eltham in the 70s and grew to love and respect him despite the many pranks he played on me. However, when serious he was a good man to chat with. One of the best was when he stopped by my office when I was Principal of Pukekohe Intermediate. That conversation lasted a long time and the stories told brought great laughter. To all the family he was a good man and I respected him immensely. Arohanui Kerry, I will always remember you.

Condolences Kerrieanne. Hope I have the right person.Am a cousin of Allison Lord. Has been many years since I seen you as a little girl

Kerrianne and family Thinking of you on the loss of Kerry
condolences from Arnold family Eltham

Life was never dull when you and Dad were together.
Thanks Kerry for the great memories. Will miss seeing you at the resthome too.
From the Family of late Sandy Gibson

To the family of Kerry Wright. He was a real character with some interesting stories to tell. I am sure he has left you with some great memories.

My heart goes out to you and your family Kerrianne. I had a lot of time for Kerry. A hard case and a little mischievious! Fond memories always. Maree Kydd

Kerrianne condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father a true Eltham icon in his day
Arohanui Ben and Lyn Rupapera

Kerry the Boxer,Rugby Player,Logger,Icon in Eltham 50s-60s good memories Don R smith

To Kerrianne our condolences to you for the loss of your father (randy) Had a lot of memories of him when I was living in Urenui.

Alan & Vicki Speck

Remembering Kerry for his hard work and antics.
Regards Doug and John Walsh.

RIP Mate

Condolences to you all, Kerry was a such an identity in Eltham, always enjoyed catching him up with him, he will be missed.

Thank you for being my dad. You sure did it My Way but life was never dull with you around. Free from pain now. Love you dad

My condolences to the family . Sue Ingram (née Reardon Eltham)

To Kerrianne & families,So sorry to read the passing of your Dad Kerry.Got to no Kerry when we all camped @ Urenui beach many yrs ago, what a heap of fun we had & really enjoying those trips out sea to check the long lines & cray pots in all sorts of crazy weather. Kerry was such a likable bugger & nothing worried him.Urenui will never be the same My thoughts are with you all @ this sad time for you all. (No more tight lines Kerry) RIP my friend.