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Donald James "Don" CARLSON

Donald James "Don" CARLSON obituary

FUNERAL HOME

South Taranaki Funeral Services

268 High Street

Hawera, Taranaki

Donald CARLSON Obituary


J.P. Peacefully at Hawera Hospital on Saturday 7th June 2025, in his 100th year. Devoted and loved husband of Rae for 72 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Lynne and Rod Pulford, Lorraine and the late Phil Parthemore, Donna and former husband Dave Burt, Richard and Sharon, Andrew and Jo. Loved "Don" of his 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.


A service of celebration for Don's life will be held in the South Taranaki Funeral Services Chapel, 268 High Street, Hawera, on Thursday 12th June at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. For those wishing to attend the service by livestream may do so at www.southtaranakifunerals.co.nz/tributes.


Published by Taranaki Daily News from Jun. 9 to Jun. 11, 2025.

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Roger Feather

June 16, 2025

Dear Rae & family
Deepest sympathy to you all
Have fond memories of Dons Taranaki coaching days and his generous input in helping us out when I broke my leg in the last game of season
RIP Don you have had a wonderful innings
Sorry we could not be there to say farewell
Regards Kay & Roger Feather

Gwen

June 14, 2025

Sincere condolences Lynne & family . What wonderful memories you must have gathered of your Dad after his long life span. May he rest in peace kind regards Gwen

Noelene How

June 13, 2025

Dear Rae & Family
Thinking of you all at this very sad time & sending our love. A game well played "Man of the match"
Noelene How & family

Mary (nee Proffit)

June 13, 2025

Deepest sympathy
Kind regards
John and Mary Cusdin

Graham & Janet Green

June 12, 2025

Dear Rae and Family, we are so sorry that we couldn´t be there with you today to farewell Don. We have such fond and precious memories of times spent together. A long life well lived. Our deepest sympathy and love to you all. Rest in peace Don, your work here on earth is complete `The Gates to memories never close´

Graham and Janet Green

Beverley Prankerd

June 12, 2025

The great old rugby days with the Muller's and Carlson's. Worked and played hard. Sympathy to all the family. RIP Don
from the Hunter Rd Mullers

Annette Rowe

June 12, 2025

Dear Rae and family, unfortunately I was unable to attend Don's service today but please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of a great husband and father. Shane and Annette Rowe

Peter & Jill Robertson

June 12, 2025

To Rae and family

We are saddened to hear of Don's passing.
Don, Rae and family were neighbors of ours on Fraser Road.
Our thoughts are with you all
Peter, Jill Robertson and family

Marian Richardson

June 12, 2025

To Lynne and Rod and Lorraine, your Mum and the wider Carlson Family
Please accept my deepest sympathy following the death of Don. What a wonderful life and no doubt some amazing memories to treasure. Thinking of you all at this sad time and may you find strength to cope with your loss.
Kind regards
Marian Richardson

Alan Willy

June 12, 2025

To Rae and family
So sorry to read of Don´s passing. He was a valued Vice President and later President of the Egmont Racing Club in the early 1980´s. He was also a valued rugby player for Eltham from 1944 until 1952. Upon his retirement from the playing field in 1956 Don took up coaching of the Stratford Seniors and achieved the remarkable record of coaching Stratford to seven Taranaki titles out of the eight years he coached.
Sincere condolences to you all - a very sad loss.
Alan Willy, West Harbour, Auckland.

Gaye Arnold

June 12, 2025

To Rae and family
My thoughts are with you at this sad time in memory of Don a true and lovely gentleman
From Arnold family

Maurice..Trish Renee doyle

June 11, 2025

Sincere heartfelt thoughts are with you all in the loss of a much loved husband..dad..and grandad. Maurice trish doyle

Peter Riddle

June 11, 2025

My thoughts are with you Rae and family at this sad time. A very long interesting life. RIP
He was a great neighbour.

Anne Laird

June 11, 2025

To Lynne & Rod
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Murray & Anne Laird

Barbara Stevenson

June 11, 2025

To Rae and family.
Our thoughts and condolences are with you all at this sad time.
Michael and Barbara Stevenson

Mario Bestall

June 11, 2025

My sincere condolences to the Carlson family. Many happy moments with Don back in the day at "Walkers" helping him unload stillages for the chilled containers. A true gentleman.

Ruth schumacher

June 10, 2025

Sincere sympathy to you Rae and all the family .
Thinking of you all as you farewell your loved Don.

Barbara Smith

June 10, 2025

To Rae and all your family,
Extending my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Don. Go back a long way, with visits to the farm and the many great days at the races . Celebrating after if it was warranted or not. Hold on to the wonderful memories and take comfort from family and friends.Love Barbara xx

Gary Stewart

June 10, 2025

Lynne Rod & Family.
I had only meet Don a couple of times and that was at Rough Habits Cafe in Hawera many years ago and remember him as a real gentlemen.
Thinking of you and would like to pass my condolences onto all the family and will watch the service via live stream on Thursday.
Gary and the late Bonnie Stewart.
Foxton Beach.

Buffy Moody

June 10, 2025

To the Carlson family,
Sincere condolences to you all. Many thoughts are with you all at this time. You will be left with many memories to share. Sadly for Don, no matter how hard he tried, the final whistle blew before reaching the "100" try line. It was time to hang up those boots and fly free from any more bumps, bruises and pain. R.I.P. Don.
Buffy, Campbell, Amanda & girls.

Coulson´s

June 10, 2025

Our thoughts are with you Lorraine, Mum and family as you mourn the loss of Don in your lives.
A long life well lived, full of many wonderful memories to comfort you all.
Love Jock and Jen

Mary Seebeck

June 10, 2025

To Rae, Lynne and Family. So sorry to see you have lost a wonderful husband and Dad. There will be a huge gap in your lives
From Mary Seebeck.

Rodney Finch

June 10, 2025

Very sad to read of Don's passing. Sincerest condolences to Rae and the extended Carlson family. R.I.P.
Don.
Rod Finch, B.C. Canada.

Sue Harrison

June 9, 2025

To Rae and all your family
My sincere condolences on the passing of Don. I remember your wedding anniversary very easily and I am sure you will have some amazing memories from those 72 years. Thinking of you all
Sue Harrison

Ruth Rangiwahia

June 9, 2025

To Rae, Lynne and families, thinking of you all at this. A wonderful life lived with Rae always there.
Ruth R

Wayne Hart

June 9, 2025

To Rae, and the Carlson family our sincere condulances on Don's passing, a life well lived.

Andy & Eleanor Potts NORMANBY

June 9, 2025

To the Carlson Family, sorry to hear of Don's passing. Our Prayers & thoughts are with you all. A wonderful man now at rest,
You all have so many years of memories to treasure. Rest in Paradise Don.

Regards Andy & Eleanor

Jan

June 9, 2025

Dear Rae and Families,
Our condolences on the passing of your loved Don, a life well lived. Kind Regards
Jan and Fred Weinberger

Diana McCallum

June 9, 2025

To Rae and Family, so sorry to read of Don's passing, he was a lovely Man, you will have many happy times in your memories, my sympathy to you all.

Megan karina Greenthumb gardening team

June 9, 2025

Rae and family sorry to hear of Don's passing may you find some comfort in your wonderful memories of the many good times you shared. RiL Don

Faye Phillips

June 9, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Judi and Vern Rangi

June 9, 2025

To Rae and family Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time Deepest sympathy R.I.P. Don

Scott Richards

June 9, 2025

A good old kiwi bloke through and through. Old school to the core, his booming voice was all that was needed to keep the ratbags like me in line. Much love and respect to Rae and the cuzzies. Fly free Don, mission complete

Craig and Tracy Bailey

June 9, 2025

Carlson family sorry for your loss. Condolences.

Womens Group

June 9, 2025

Dear Rae and family. We send caring thoughts to you all with the passing of Don. May happy memories help bring comfort and peace. Warm condolences from all the ladies in the Womens Cancer Group.

Alistair Gow

June 9, 2025

To Rae,Lorraine and Lynne, and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your father, Don, after a long and successful life on the farm at Fraser Road and a long association with Taranaki Rugby Union. May he rest in peace

Jenny Sims

June 9, 2025

My thoughts are with you Rae and all of your family as you come to terms with your world without Don. I hope that, when things are not so raw, you can all celebrate his long and fulfilling life in the knowledge that his legacy will live on through you all. With sincere condolences. Jenny Sims (AKA Batchelor).

Michael O´Shea

June 9, 2025

To Lynne ,Rod and the Carlson family
our deepest sympathy with the loss of Don
From Michael and Brenda O´Shea

Alastair & Raewyn Keech

June 9, 2025

Our thoughts are with you Rae and family at this sad time. A very long interesting life. RIP

Sue Hackett

June 9, 2025

Andy, Jo and family - Many thoughts with you on loss of Don - a great innings for the big man. May there be many memories shared
Sue x

Kay Stachurski

June 9, 2025

My thoughts are with you Lorraine at this sad time.
Kay Stachurski

Michelle Hossack

June 9, 2025

Aww, condolences to you Rae and your family, a great innings, will miss seeing don sitting on the front fence watching the world go by. A neighbor across the road for 28 years, RIL Don

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