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Anthony WAGHORN Obituary

Died peacefully after a short illness on Friday, 23 August 2024, aged 82. A mighty Tōtara has fallen, surrounded by his family, immersed in love. Beloved husband of Therese. Cherished Dad and father-in-law of Louise & Grant (dec), Brenna & David, Kathy & Ross, and Dom & Kate. Loved grandfather of Oscar, Iris, Emily, Bruno, Bryn, and Elsie. Highly regarded dentist in New Plymouth and advocate for dental public health in Taranaki. Greatest respect and thanks to Te Rangimarie Hospice from the family. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki. Messages to the Waghorn Family may be left on Tony's tribute page at eagars.co.nz/tony. A memorial service to celebrate Tony's life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Thursday 29 August 2024 at 10.30am. For those unable to attend, Tony's funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Aug. 26, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Anthony WAGHORN

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Shirley Knuckey

September 3, 2024

Dear Therese. I was unable to be present at the gathering last week. My condolences and loving prayers as you deal with this huge parting. Entering 'widowhood' after a cherished partnership is a huge challenge, the hardest thing.
May you find shared comfort in the love of offspring, wider whanau and friends. God loves you. Rest in Peace Tony.

Sarah Foreman

August 29, 2024

Deepest sympathy to you and your family, Therese. He was a lovely man and so kind to my Peter during his last years. RIP Tony.

Brent moore/stevenson

August 28, 2024

So sad to hear a great gentleman thinking of you all RIP tony

Adrienne Tatham.

August 28, 2024

Tony, From patient to gym bunnie, we have known each other for a while, I send my sympathy to you Therese and to your family. The end of the road for Tony, who did such good work.

Joan Clarke

August 28, 2024

Dear Therese and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Cherish the memories. R I P Tony.
Joan Clarke

Pauline Crowley-Zieltjes

August 28, 2024

Deeply saddened by the passing of Tony sending you all our love and condolences. Remembering the fun times and shared memories. Blessings to you all . Pauline and Tony Zieltjes and family

August 28, 2024

The Taranaki Branch of the New Zealand Dental Association regretfully acknowledge the passing of a mighty Tōtara. Tony Waghorn was a great colleague, teacher and mentor to many dentists and dental therapists and a strong advocate for public access to dentistry especially within Taranaki. The Hospital dental department still reflects his dedicated input to its development. He was also recognised by our national body for his considerable efforts in dentistry making him A Fellow of the New Zealand Dental Association. We also recognise the warmth and support that Therese has provided to Tony over their many years together.

Colin & Margaret Comber

August 27, 2024

Dear Therese and family, so sorry to learn of Tony's passing . A true gentleman with a great sense of humour who we are privileged to have known. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in Peace Tony. Colin & Margaret Comber

Gary & Ann Spurdle

August 27, 2024

Oscar will miss his pats from you at back beach Tony and Ann and I will miss our talks and walks with you Therese and Ivy. Farewell lovely man.llp

Paul & Margaret Butterworth

August 27, 2024

Sad to hear you have lost your 'family rock' Therese. Always enjoyed seeing you both at choir gatherings.
May he rest in peace.
Paul & Margaret Butterworth

Phil and Frances Barron.

August 27, 2024

Sincere condolences.

Suellen and Brian

August 27, 2024

Therese our sincere condolences on the passing of a lovely man. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Jillian Pillette-Hughes

August 27, 2024

Condolences to all extended family ... I remember him well, his name was bantered around the "Dental fraternity" regularly. RIP Tony Waghorn

Judith Susans

August 26, 2024

Deepest sympathy to you all much love,
Judith Susans(Coppen) and family.

Craig and Emily julian

August 26, 2024

Nice man . Great to deal with, will be missed

Chris Herlihy

August 26, 2024

Therese and family, arohanui at this sad time

Ken & Jan Lock

August 26, 2024

Sincere condolences to the family..

Gordon Burnside

August 26, 2024

My Sister Rosemary and then I used to babysit Tony's young kids years and years ago. He was a good friend to our family and I really enjoyed those occasions. Will be missed.

Janet Moselen

August 26, 2024

Therese, so sad to hear of Tony´s passing.
Thinking of you heaps.
Janet and Peter Moselen x

Kay and Tim Lynskey

August 26, 2024

Therese, please accept our sincere condolences at this very tragic time.Tony had a very infectious smile and a beautiful serenity around him. He was especially kind you our 4th born and will feel forever indebted to him._Rest in peace. Love and prayers

Margaret Chapman

August 26, 2024

Please accept my sympathy in your sad loss Therese, life will certainly never be the same again. Hold on to the precious memories.

Diana Crawshaw

August 26, 2024

Terese and family please accept my condolences on the death of Tony. I will remember him of his for life.


Diana Crawshaw

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