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Dennis LITTLE Obituary

Peacefully Taranaki Base Hospital on Tuesday 7 January 2025, aged 80. Loved husband and soulmate of Christine. Loved father and father-in-law of Tony & Alina, and Peter & Liz. Cherished Poppa of Cameron. As Dennis wished a private service has been held.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Jan. 25, 2025.

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Karlie Humphrey

February 14, 2025

My deepest condolences Mr little taught me at Devon intermediate 1998 then in Spotswood college later.
He was a kind hearted teacher who really cared and I remember a conversation once I left school he loved bus driving. I will always remember and hold close memories even our form one class camp in Auckland he was my best teacher and will miss him dearly.
Lots of love and care to family

Paula Cast

January 30, 2025

My condolences to the family on the passing of Dennis. He was a hard working, friendly colleague at Spotswood College. Many students who struggled with English benefited from his tuition and he was very popular with students and staff alike.
Rest in Peace
Paula Cast

Marni Stevenson

January 29, 2025

Sending my deepest condolences to Chris and family. Dennis was such a wonderful teacher and colleague of our team of teachers at Spotswood College. So wonderful with the students and the most lovely colleague. My heart is heavy to hear this news. Sending love and light. Marni Stevenson

Tony Williams

January 28, 2025

Dear Chris we are sorry to read of Dennis's passing, as my primary school teacher and then as a friend later in life. Jan and I enjoyed his fun banter over dinners and work functions. Thinking of you at this time.
Tony Williams

Joanne Sole

January 27, 2025

Thinking of you Chris and family. We caught up with Dennis at Weymouth eye centre awhile back and had a chat. Was great to see him. Our love and thoughts are with you all. Dennis was a great guy to work with and had a great passion for children with special needs.
Regards Joanne and Peter Sole.

Darryn Edwards

January 27, 2025

So sad to read of Mr Little as I knew him when he taught me. Such a nice man
My condolences to family with the passing of Dennis.
Rest in Peace

Carol Willan

January 27, 2025

My condolences to the Little family on the passing of Dennis.
My memories of the time I spent as one of the team at Roselyn are those of challenges lightened by the ever present compassion for others, the quick wit, mischievous sense of humour and the `twinkle in his eyes´ which Dennis bestowed upon students, parents and staff. RIP Dennis. Carol Willan

Special Olympics North Taranaki

January 26, 2025

We are saddened to hear of Dennis' passing. He was a founding member of our organisation while the principal of Roselyn Special School. This was back in 1986. Dennis had all his pupils involved, and his great staff too. He had everyone in a bus to Hamilton or Hawkes Bay, or anywhere there was an event. And he drove the bus too! In fact, without Dennis I doubt if we would have got off the ground. Thanks Dennis. Some of his pupils are still involved.
Sincere condolences to Christine and family. Max Brooking, Chairman Special Olympics North Taranaki

Peter Savage

January 26, 2025

Apologies for not contacting you sooner- have been away, out of range, so have just found out. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Memories of a little boy following the big boys around , as kids!

The Peckham family

January 26, 2025

Dear Christine and family
Sorry to hear about the loss of Dennis.
I will miss talking to Dennis at golf and about the family. Our friendship goes back to John and Dels days at Auroa.
Chris Peckham

Delwyn and Jaswan Singh

January 26, 2025

Our deepest sympathy Christine and family. Our hearts go out to you and Treasure the memories.

Michelle

January 25, 2025

Lovely fond memories of Dennis going on Special Children's Camps, he loved and cared for so many children with special needs. RIP

Nick Taylor

January 25, 2025

Dennis was a mentor of mine at Spotswood. Such a beautiful man........ and a demon on the golf course. RIP

Denise Roper

January 25, 2025

Please accept my sincere condolences Chris and family.

Spotswood College Alumni Trust

January 25, 2025

The Spotswood College Alumni wishes to extend its deepest sympathy to the extended Little family on the recent sad passing of Dennis.
Dennis was an outstanding teacher of Junior English and taught fulltime in the English department from 2004-2010. Dennis had a special talent in helping those students who had difficulty with English as a subject He was well respected by both staff and students. Dennis also returned to Spotswood College after his retirement as a relief teacher. RIP Dennis.

Cathy Thurston

January 25, 2025

So sorry to hear of Dennis's death. Mum so enjoyed working with him at Roslyn School and we enjoyed our catch ups when you lived at Barrett St. A man with a great sense of humour & twinkle 8n his eye respected by many.

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