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Dennis WILLS

Dennis WILLS Obituary

Dennis passed away peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Monday, 23 March 2026. Dearly loved husband of Avelyn for 55 years, and much-loved father and father-in-law of Sally and Shaun, Jo and Darryll, Greg and Susie, and Richard and Amy. Adored Poppa of 12 grandchildren and brother of Barbara, Murray (dec) and Nicola. Our deepest gratitude to the medical staff for their care and compassion. A private family memorial service will be held in accordance with Dennis's wishes.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Mar. 28, 2026.

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Marg and John Chapman

Yesterday

Sorry to hear of Dennis´s passing Av, our sincere condolences to you all.

Ross Henderson

Yesterday

Very saddened to learn of the passing of Dennis. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. He was a very competitive and skilled sportsperson and it was great to catch up with him at last year's basketball reunion. May he rest in peace.

Fraser Linn

Yesterday

Mr Wills drove my passion for Basketball great man that had a positive impact on my life. Great to see him at the Hawera Basketball jubilee last year. RIP Mr Wills.

Wendy Langlands ( Manaia)

Yesterday

So very sorry to hear of Dennis´s passing . Condolences to all the whanau. So many great memories from the Hawera basketball days. RIP

Tracey Oakes

Yesterday

Dennis was such a dedicated passionate sports person, coach and mentor, so many wonderful happy fun memories of my time at Hawera High School because of his leadership, commitment to us and sport. Sending our love and thoughts to family at this sad time. Rest in peace Dennis.

Chris Wilson

Yesterday

So sorry to hear of Dennis"s passing. Will be missed at golf.

Jan Cook

Yesterday

Many good memories of working with Dennis. Sincere sympathy to Av and the family.

Karl Anderson

Yesterday

Mr Wills. Thanks for being such a great teacher. Very encouraging and always keen foe a chat. Rest up mate!

Richard Toon

Yesterday

Thoughts are with you Jo and Darryll and family. Your Dad was a very good man.

Rebecca Gerrand née Hamilton

Yesterday

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Thinking of you all.

Sonya Anderson Worth

Yesterday

Dennis was a piece of the fabric of HHS physed and girls basketball in my time. Encouraging supportive and inspiring as a coach. Peace to Avelyn and all the family.

Valma and Murray Taylor

Yesterday

As both a respectful person, and one well respected by your peers Dennis, we will miss you, and treasure the times we had together. Our heartfelt condolences to you, Av and family. Kia kaha .

Graham Lynch

Yesterday

Great teacher at HHS in the 80s. Condolences to family.

Gary and Dot Davison

Yesterday

To Avelyn and family, our sincere condolences on the passing of Dennis. From the Davison family, we are thinking of you all at this sad time. We have many fond memories of growing up with Dennis and the Wills family, especially through Hawera basketball over the years. It was lovely to catch up with Dennis at the HBA Jubilee recently and share memories of our younger days.

Rachel Werder

Yesterday

My thoughts are with you all. Rachel Werder

Wayne

Yesterday

RIP Dennis....Your guidance and leadership with all things sporting was instrumental in a lot of people's lives in Hawera...Sad to see you pass. Lovely Fam man and Ave will miss your heartbeat :(

Jeanette and Jim McQuillan

Yesterday

Warm and gentle Dennis with wry humour and a twinkle in his eye.

Scott Mackenzie

Yesterday

I knew mr Wills from school in the 70,s , a nice man , RIP Dennis .

Colleen & Ross

Yesterday

Our condolences and kind thoughts to the Wills family. Lots of memories from back when our kids were at school in Hawera.

Garry Hogan

Yesterday

To Avelyn and family.Please accept our sincere condolences in the sad passing of Dennis. We remember the good times way back in the 1950s and 60s in Hawera and in New Plymouth.RIP Dennis
Garry & Llanys Hogan Napier

David and Sheryl Page

Yesterday

Avelyn and family
So sorry to read this sad news this morning.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Thank goodness for all the special memories (and there will be many) to help you through the days ahead.
Sending our love and condolences.

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