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Bruce Leonard John MEACHEN

Bruce MEACHEN Obituary

On November 28, 2025, aged 90. Loving husband of Janette Meachen (Jan), (nee Esplin). Only child of Clarence and Ena Meachen. Loving father and father-in-law of Fraser Meachen and Linda Townsend, Kate and Steve Page, Charlotte and Mark Ardley. Dearly loved grandfather of Hugo and Phoebe, Matthew, Nicholas and Daniel, Emma and Thomas. Always kind and cheerful, a seafarer at heart. A small service will be held in Auckland, details to be confirmed. Grateful thanks to the wonderful caring staff at Oceania Meadowbank.

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Published by Taranaki Daily News on Dec. 3, 2025.

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Robyn Wix

December 7, 2025

Dear Jan & family, So sorry to hear of your loss.

S.Yiannett

December 6, 2025

Dearest Jan & family. My love goes out to you all for the loss of Bruce, a wonderful man, a life well lived. Sharyn Yiannett

Nichaela Phillips

December 5, 2025

Dearest Jan, Fraser Kate, Charlotte, and families. Our sincere condolences to you all at this sad time. Bruce was such a gentle, caring gentleman.
Love to all,
Nichaela Phillips and family

Brian Meachen

December 4, 2025

Fond Memories, of visits to Wellington, From Lynn, Brian, Claire, Adnan, Neal, Angela, Lily, his Whanau in Wellington, Jan, you and your family in our thoughts, look us up, of your down.

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Margaret Liggett-Hutton

December 4, 2025

Dear charlotte, Kate and family so sorry to hear of your dad passing, he sure was a happy, dedicated husband and dad. I have many fond memories at your house, hope all your family memories bring you peace at this hard time. Love to you all

Ray and Shona Barlow

December 4, 2025

Bruce was one of natures gentlemen and a great colleague at Port Taranaki. He was highly respected and very competent and diligent in everything he did he has left his mark in ourmemories

David and Sheryl Page

December 3, 2025

To Kate Steve and the Meachen
Family
Thinking of you all at this sad time. May all the happy memories help you through the days ahead.

Doug & Marilyn Surgenor

December 3, 2025

Jan & family so sorry to read of Bruce´s passing. I always loved my dealings with him & always enjoyed seeing him out and about in later years.
The perfect gentleman & genuine nice guy.

Kate Knuckey

December 3, 2025

Jan, Kate and family
Sincere sympathy, thinking of you as you farewell Bruce
Kindest regards

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