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Graham HARRIS Obituary

HARRIS,
Graham John (Harrie):
Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital, surrounded by family, on Thursday 13 October 2022, aged 80 years. Loved husband of Barbara, and the late Janet. Loved dad and father-in-law of Christine and Neil McLeod, Pauline and Neal Spragg, and Janine and Tiny Austin. Cherished Grandad of Ieuan and Anna, Lachlan, Caleb and Ella, Annalise, Bevan and Meghan. Adored great-grandad of Cooper Jack. Special friend of the Dodunski family, Phillip and Michelle, Dean and Sally, Glenn and Eloise, Kevin, Aaron, Leith and Nikki, and their families. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Taranaki would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Please email by 5.00pm Monday 17th for the livestream link [email protected] Family and friends are invited to celebrate Harrie's life with a service to be held at La Mer Lounge, New Plymouth Racecourse, 1 Rogan Street, New Plymouth, on Tuesday 18 October at 12.00 midday, followed by interment at Awanui Cemetery.
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Published by Taranaki Daily News from Oct. 15 to Oct. 17, 2022.

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Alan Axten Te Kupenga Stone Sculpture Soc

October 31, 2022

Janine, Tiny and family. Members of the Te Kupenga Stone Sculpture Society wish to extend their condolences to you at this time. Our thoughts are with you.

Tasman Club

October 19, 2022

Life member & Former president of the CT Club New Plymouth for many years. The Tasman club committee would like to offer our sincere condolences to Grahams family & many friends. He was a great contributor to the CT & our clubrooms over the years. A loss we are sure that will be felt by many. Tasman Club Executive Committee & members.

Judy z Williamson

October 19, 2022

Barbara, Christine, Pauline and families. Please accept our sincere sympathy. There would be few people who could fit so much in a lifetime as he did. Graham was a "one in a million " man and will be missed by many people all over New Zealand and beyond. Treasure your special memories of time spent with him.

Alison Sutton

October 18, 2022

To Barbara and family.
Sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Graham. Treasure all your happy memories. Thinking of you at this sad time. Alison

Ashley and Jenny Rowe

October 18, 2022

Though we know heaven has welcomed a very special person, our hearts still feel the sorrow. with sympathy and loving thoughts, Ashley and Jenny Rowe

Louise Boniface

October 18, 2022

Dear Barbara, Pauline, Christine, Janine and families,
Thinking of you all during this incredibly sad time. Harrie always had the biggest smile and great yarns. He lived life to the fullest and will be sadly missed especially on the walkway. There won´t be a bike ride I go on without thinking of him.
Cherish all your lovely memories of a wonderful husband, Dad and Grandad.
Lots of love
Louise, Simon, Thomas & Jessica xxxx

Fitzroy Ladies Friendship Club

October 18, 2022

To Barbara & families. Words are not enough to express how sorry we were to hear of your sudden loss. May those precious wonderful memories you hold in your hearts remain forever.

Corinne Boniface

October 18, 2022

Dear Barbara, Christine, Pauline, Janine and Families our heart felt Sympathy to you all and this very sad time. Hold on to all those wonderful memories of Graham he was such a special man and we are so lucky to have had him in our lives.
Friday nights will never be the same.
All our love Corinne and Barry

Joan Parker

October 18, 2022

To Barbara & families, so sorry to hear of Graham's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you all. No more chats at pit lane gate, RIP Joan Parker & families

Gwen Maonson

October 17, 2022

To Barbara , Christine and families so sorry to hear of your loss may all your precious memories comfort you.
Thinking of you all with sincere sympathy

Chris Miraglia

October 17, 2022

To Barbara and family,
Sorry to see the passing of your dear Graham.Thinking of you.

Peter Stach

October 17, 2022

Neal, Pauline and Family

Very sorry to hear of the sudden loss of a very special person. in your family. Graham was a person I had the utmost respect for as a businessman, hard worker and a leader who achieved a great deal in his life. My thoughts are with you.

Marjorie & Ian Jones

October 17, 2022

Our sincere condolences on the passing of Graham. Thinking of you all.
Marjorie & Ian Jones
Christchurch

Anne Walker

October 17, 2022

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Anne and Len Walker

Ngairene Wilton

October 17, 2022

Deepest Sympathy to the Harris family,
From Ngairene and Kevin(Dec) Wilton. Egmont Security Service.

Debbie Day

October 17, 2022

Our sincere condolences to you on the sudden loss of your beloved Dad, Christine, Pauline, Janine and families. He was a great man. He will be having a chat again with your Mum. Love and best wishes Debbie & Steve Day and Gray and Vincent family .

John Ainsworth

October 17, 2022

To Barbara, Christine, Pauline, Janine and families. Our sincere condolences to you all on the sudden passing of Graham. Lots of shared special memories over the years. Our thoughts and love are with you at this sad time. We know he will be greatly missed.
John & Lorraine Ainsworth

Colleen and Paul Wagstaff

October 17, 2022

RIP Graham, we have fond memories of being in the company of you and Janet and your girls at Urenui and through work. Deepest sympathy Barbara, having moved to Ohope we lost that Taranaki catch up contact and have missed meeting you but are thinking of you at this time.

Lynne Stevens

October 17, 2022

Dear Pauline, Neal and family, so sorry to read of the sudden passing of dad Pauline. Thinking of you at this sad time. Take care Lynne, Reg, Mel and family

Selina & Peter

October 17, 2022

Barbara and all the family, our heartfelt sorrow at the sudden loss of Harrie. His love of a laugh and twinkle of eye will be sadly missed. As will hearing of your adventures and fun - always entertaining and never short of a story. Knowing you have so many wonderful memories to hold tight to. Sending our love and sympathy at this very sad time.

Peter & Marion McNeil, Opunake

October 17, 2022

To Barbara and all the Harris family, our sincere condolences on the passing of Graham.

Jan Powell

October 17, 2022

Our heartfelt condolences to Barbara, Christine, Pauline, Janine and families.
We will miss catching up with Graham in New Plymouth from time to time. We are sorry we can´t be with you on Tuesday.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Jan and Ray Powell, Grenada Village, Wellington.

BBK Garden Group

October 17, 2022

The Bell Block Garden and Social Group wish to send their condolences to Barbara and families on the sudden and sad passing of Graham. Your wonderful memories will be in your hearts forever.

Donna and Phil Robinson

October 17, 2022

To Barbara and family our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Sending our deepest sympathy.

John & Marilyn Coleman

October 17, 2022

To Barbara &Familys,we are so saddened with the sudden loss of Harrie.Harrie you will be so sadly missed. R. I .P our dear friend.John &Marilyn Coleman

Wendy & Scotty Waite

October 17, 2022

Dear Barbara & family - our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Graham will be missed by many especially yourselves. Treasure the memories. Wendy & Scotty Waite

Tony Withey

October 16, 2022

To Barbara, Girls & their families, sending our deepest sympathy & love to you all on the sad passing of Graham.
Jenny & Tony Withey

Robyn Marsh

October 16, 2022

Dear Barbara so sorry to hear of Graham s passing my heartfelt condolences to you and the families. Love Robyn Marsh

Brian Dunn

October 16, 2022

To Barbara and Family. So sorry to hear of Graham`s passing. Working with Graham at the BBK Pop Stop as a fellow custodian was a real pleasure not a chore. He was truly one of life`s good guys. Always knew what had to be done and got on and did it . We will miss you Graham.
Rest in Peace Your work on earth is done.
Brian and Myra Dunn

Bruce and Carol

October 16, 2022

To Barbara and Families

Our Condolences to you all. We were saddened by the news of Grahams passing. He will be sorely missed by us. The work that he had done setting up and maintaining the Bell Block park, and his custodian role, which was just part of Grahams giving nature

Vicki Shiel

October 16, 2022

Graham,
Great times and wonderful memories From my childhood that I will have forever.
My thoughts are with all the family at this time

Vicki Shiel

Lewis Maindonald

October 16, 2022

condolences to PAULINE an families a sad time for all,, Lew,,

Brian and Carol Crowley

October 16, 2022

Barbara and the Harris,a terrible shock to hear of Grahams passing,our heart felt sympathy to you all.I first meet Graham in 1952 at Pukengahu school and have shared life since.Thanks Graham,Rest in Peace

Bill & Di Cameron

October 16, 2022

Our heart felt condolences to the Harris family. We have special memories of Graham's love and kindness. We are sorry that we are un able to be with you on Tuesday. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Bill and Di Cameron. Omokoroa

Lester & Leann Bulmer

October 16, 2022

To Barbara and the Harris Family, We were so saddened to hear of Grahams sudden passing,such a wonderful man who has done so much for the community, he will be sorely missed. Remembering all the fun times from our days at Pukengahu school and community,and our chats when we met up again ,plus the caring times he spent with my Brother when he was in the Rest Home.May he Rest in Peace it is well earned.
Lester & Leann Bulmer

Cliff Rose

October 16, 2022

It was with shock & sadness we heard the news of Graeme´s passing, we became friends via the CT Club some 30+ years ago & we enjoyed so many good times together, Graeme took over as President from me in 1993 & was a hard working President during the times when we merged with the former Taranaki Club, he became a life member for his efforts which was so well deserved. On behalf of Audrey & myself, we send our heartfelt condolences to Barbara & family members. Cliff & Audrey Rose.

Shelley McDougall

October 16, 2022

Dear Pauline, we were so sorry to read of your lovely Dad's passing. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Shelley & Alex McDougall

Diane Johnson

October 15, 2022

To Barbara, Girls and their families, so sorry to hear of Graham´s passing. Our deepest sympathy and love to you all. We had many great times over the years in his company. A great man gone to rest.
Diane and Graeme Johnson

Jude

October 15, 2022

Kia ora Harris whanau.
I had an email from Dad this avo letting me know of your dear Dad's passing. Just wanted to say- it brought back so many memories of fun filled times ( sometimes a little on the ' naughty' side !!) of my teenage years staying at the Harris house - big groups of us - at the end of a night of cruising around NP in the ' land crab' ........
and Graham and Janet being always so accommodating and accepting!! So thoughts as with you as you navigate on through.......
Nga mihi mahana
Jude Pentecost x

Kevin Bint

October 15, 2022

Barbara, Christine, Pauline, Janine and families. Our sincere condolences of hearing of Grahams passing. We will always have wonderful memories of Graham in Fiji ,Whitianga, Urenui,etc. A hard working straight up friend will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and love are with you at this sad time. Jill and Kevin Bint

Neville Croton

October 15, 2022

Dear Barbara & Families,
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
What wonderful memories we have of Pukengahu days with the Harris and Aitken families.
Graham always had time for a chat when we met
him biking on the walkway.
He will be missed.
Joy & Neville Croton

Vicki & Nik Bailey

October 15, 2022

Barbara and families
It was only a few days ago that we sat talking with Harrie about the old days so it has come at such a shock to hear he has passed. We will miss our talks as we are sure you will. Our hearts are with you all with your loss of a very special person. We will miss you Harrie.
Vicki and Nik

Betty McLeod

October 15, 2022

Our sincere condolences to Grahams family and Barbara on the sudden loss of Graham. We always enjoyed your company at our get togethers be it family or just friendship,you will sorely missed by many.
R.I.P
Betty&Earl McLeod

Elwyn Cook

October 15, 2022

Barbara and family my sincere sympathy to you all in the sad passing of Graham.RIPyou will be sadly missed.EllieCook.

Val King

October 15, 2022

My deepest sympathy to Barbara and families on the sad passing of a hard working friendly man Graham who certainly be missed by many. Valerie

Alan and Raewyn Roebuck

October 15, 2022

Thinking of you all at this sad time in your lives..

Tony and Jan Williams

October 15, 2022

To Barbara, family and friends,
I have known Graham since I was 12 years old when he started driving his fergy tractor to complete landscaping around new houses in New Plymouth that my dad was building, after his farming in south Taranaki.
We have remained close friends through Mangorei Road properties, speedway and circuit racing in his green mini. A great guy who we are so sad to hear has passed away and we wish our best condolences to all at this time. RIP Harrie

Barbara & Bob Thompson

October 15, 2022

Dear Barbara and family, May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our thought are with you all.

Allan Waswo

October 15, 2022

My condolencces to the Harris family.Was only talking to Monday biking on the walkway.Great man gone.
RIP Graham

F & J Kalin

October 15, 2022

To Barbara & Family Sorry to hear of Grahams passing Our prayers & thoughts are with you all in your sorrow Fred & Judith Kalin

John & Clare Grant

October 15, 2022

Our condolences & love to the Harris family - we have many happy memories of the times we shared with you all - John & Clare Grant

Jim & Margaret Ward

October 15, 2022

To Barbara and Grahams Family, sorry to hear the sad news of Grahams passing. We are unable to be with you on Tuesday but we will be thinking of you all.

Vicki Harris

October 15, 2022

Our hearts go out to Barbara, Christine, Pauline, Janine and families. It is with great sadness we say goodbye to Graham. Fly free Graham. Love from Irene Henry, Vicki and Mark Harris.

Diane and Max Gower

October 15, 2022

To Barbara, Christine, Pauline, Janine and families our sincerest condolences on the sudden passing of Graham. He has left a world of memories for so many people and organisations that he was associated with. Harrie, motorhoming adventures will not be the same. A genuine 'awesome guy'. RIP

October 18, 2022

HARRIS, Graham:
It is with great sadness the Taranaki Area NZMCA records the sudden passing of their committee member Graham Harris. He was one of our most active committee members and always there to assist whether it was for our Taranaki Area or for the NZMCA in general. Graham will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Barbara and family at this time. Members are asked to wear Taranaki Area uniform if attending the funeral and take part in a guard of honour.
- Taranaki Area, NZMCA

October 15, 2022

HARRIS, Graham:
The staff and management of Graham Harris Limited wish to send our condolences to Barbara and family on the passing of Harry. Harry had a huge influence on contracting in Taranaki and will be remembered by those who worked alongside him with respect and admiration.

October 15, 2022

HARRIS, Graham:
Life Member and Club Patron for 19 years of Stratford Speedway. Our thoughts go out to Graham's family and friends at this sad time. Taranaki StockCar Club, Committee, Staff and Members.

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