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Douglas Grant "Doug" BIGHAM

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South Taranaki Funeral Services

268 High Street

Hawera, Taranaki

Douglas BIGHAM Obituary

Passed away peacefully at Elizabeth R Resthome (Stratford) on 26th July 2024, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Lola. Treasured Dad of Irene and Chris Brown (Hawera), and Peter and Rhonda Bigham (Perth). A devoted grandfather and great-grandfather.


A service to celebrate the life of Doug will be held in the South Taranaki Funeral Services Chapel, 268 High Street, Hawera, on Friday 2nd August 2024 at 11.00am, followed by interment in the Hawera Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Doug donated jointly to the Cancer Society and Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated and can be left at the service.
For those wishing to attend the service by webcast can do so at www.southtaranakifunerals.co.nz/tributes. The family wish to sincerely thank the staff of Elizabeth R Rest Home in Stratford for the flawless care shown to our Dad.



Published by Taranaki Daily News from Jul. 29 to Aug. 1, 2024.

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Linda Garrett

August 2, 2024

Irene, Chris and family
Thinking of you at this difficult time. You will have many treasured memories to remember of your wonderful Dad.
Linda Garrett

Neil Goodwin

August 2, 2024

To Irene Chris, Peter & Rhonda, So sorry to read the passing of your Dad Doug. My thoughts are with you all @ this sad time. Hold onto those memories for ever.

Dianne Bailey

August 1, 2024

My condolences to Irene, Peter and families on the passing of Doug. I have very fond memories from Oki and Kiwi days, always supportive, fun and full of cheek.

Carol & Fred Kersten

August 1, 2024

Irene,Peter and families,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Uncle Doug,(DB) Yeap still that to me till the end.Even when he was so unwell he couldn´t help teasing know where you got it from Pete. Was really nice talking and listening to the stories with him and mum and dad at Elizabeth R mock whitebait Pattie´s and sausages, who had the hardest ride home from Auntie Lola´s, New Year´s Eve BBQ and cricket at Opunake beach and so much more.
Forever in our memories. Sorry can´t be with you Friday we are heading across the ditch
Carol & Fred Kersten

Kay Sharrock

July 31, 2024

I am so sorry to read of the passing of your dad, thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Craig Bailey

July 31, 2024

Irene Chris and familys sorry for your loss Condolences.

Greg Forde

July 31, 2024

I´ll always remember the old bugger taking me fishing, here I am young and fit. But the old boy would always outcast me from the beach. And say the fish are further out. I would reply thanks because you fished all the ones closer in over the years and took them all. Never one to say not to a seafood meal that man and he would eat yours as well. Love Greg

Donna Hunt

July 31, 2024

So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad, thinking of you at this sad time condolences to you all from shayne & Donna Hunt

Bill Stuart

July 31, 2024

Sorry to hear of Doug´s passing. Our sincere condolences to his family.
Bill and Judy Stuart

Barry Smith

July 30, 2024

Sorry to hear the death of Doug We had great discussions over the years. Played cricket with Doug at OEO in the 1960s All so was aware of his time in the Dairy Industry .Rest withLola.

Paula Frost

July 30, 2024

Passing on our condolences to Irene, Peter and families at sad time . Craig and Paula Frost

Marisa Georgiadis

July 29, 2024

Our deepest condolences to Pete Rhonda and family may he rest in eternal peace

Brian Rogers

July 29, 2024

Sorry to hear of your Dad passed. My thoughts are with you at this time Kind regards Brian Rogers

Pauline Kennedy

July 29, 2024

So sad to hear that Doug has passed away.I have wonderful memories and fun when
playing bowls with Lola and Doug over the years.To Irene, Peter and families please accept my condolences at this sad time

Rona & Bill Butler Newplymouth

July 29, 2024

To Irene Peter and families sorry to read of Doug's passing. Remember all the good times over the years with Doug and Lola. Now together again. Thinking of you all at this sad time

Ruth Olliver

July 29, 2024

To Irene, Peter and families thinking of you all at this sad time.I have fond memories staying at your place on Skeet Road and in Okaiawa Take care Ruth and Terry Olliver

Kristin Stampa

July 29, 2024

I am sadden to learn that Dougy has passed away. So many fishing memories when we went away on fishing trips. And the bowls played with Lola & Doug. Not to forget, Doug & I would watch the 'planes' often, much to Lola's disapproval...lol. Going to miss you both. Thinking of you all Irene, Chris, Peter & Rhonda & families. (((Hugs)))

Ross and Colleen Madgwick

July 29, 2024

My sincere condolences to you all. Doug was a very good person to work for.
Ross and Colleen Madgwick

Michelle

July 29, 2024

To Irene, Chris & Nadine, may your beautiful Dad/Grandad rest in peace.
Big hugs. MIchelle McLeod.(nee Wren)

Val Jones

July 29, 2024

I have many happy memories of playing tennis with Lola, Doug and Peter around Hawera and district over the years, take them away from me
if you can!!! Val Jones, Levin

Jacky oldfield

July 29, 2024

To Irene & Chris, Peter & Rhonda and families, my deepest sympathy to you all in the sad sad of Doug. My thoughts are with you all .

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Memorial Events
for Douglas BIGHAM

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

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