Kenneth WILLIAMS Obituary

The last of my seven brothers to be called home. I will miss your calls, sense of humour and kindness. You were best man at my wedding a very fitting title for you. A great Uncle to my daughters Dianne and Wendy. You will be sadly missed by us all.

Our dear brother Murray,will be so saddy missed by all of your family.Your weekly sometimes daily phone calls have been a highlight of our days.Your tips on the horses and dogs have not always paid off but along with your jokes will be missed.One of 7 boys and 13 girls,we have remained a close family. Fondly remembered by your surviving four sisters and all the families.

Sad to hear of Rustys passing. He was my idol as a child, my all time favourite tanker driver who I used to make cheese on toast for and run over to the cowshed with it when i saw his tanker coming up our long track. I also went to a school fancy dress ball as a Tanker driver!!
He worked with my 2 older brothers back in Kiwi days and they often re-told jokes and stories from this amazing character. The story about his birth will stay with me forever along with the many tanker rides I had when on our run. A gem of a man. Rest easy Rusty and blessings to all his family.

So sad to read of Rusty's passing. He was always my first customer in the birdcage at the Hawera races. He had all of his bet slips filled out before he got there - most of them right. :-) Will miss his cheeky attitude. RIP Rusty

I will miss your sense of humour Rusty. May you back plenty of winners wherever you are!

Debbie & family, I am so saddened to hear of Rusty's passing. I have the fondest memories of Rusty our amazing tanker driver when I was a little girl on the farm many years ago. Debbie & I have had a few giggles about my Dad (Barry Meads) & Rusty out & about recently on little ventures. Fondest memories always Jenny Ropiha

Very sad to hear of your passing, Rusty,we will all miss your cheeky banter,laughs,and super big smile.sending much aroha to your whanau,you will be greatly missed.enjoy holding your darling wifes hands once again.
Michelle @ the local Tab.xxx

Uncle Murray we will miss your phone calls pretending you are someone else, your jokes and faulty car stories really cracked us up. The time we spent with you and aunty Doreen at your local coffee bar was something we will always remember. Rest easy Murray you have touched many hearts.

Annette and Russell

Will miss you Rusty, or "Mr Dusty" as our kids always referred to you as.
To the funniest neighbour my kids have known, with your backwards helmet and riding circles on your back lawn waving to our kids while our kids laughed and waved back to you.
Our jokes, your stories and the few swifty's you pulled while chatting over the back fence will be missed.
It was a laugh all the way to the end.
Never will be forgotten
Darryl, Diane, Amanda, Laura and Liam

Murray its been a few years since I've seen you- you came over to Palmerston for Thelma's funeral but I saw the great photos that John and Ginny took a few years ago. Thanks for being a great Uncle, full of tricks (esp on the phone) and love to all your family in Hawera.

WILL MISS YOUR VISTS RUSTY.HELL WE HAD SOME LAUGHS.YOUR SENSE. OF HUMOR & YOUR QUICK RESPONSE I WILL NEVER FORGET.

Never a dull moment with rusty had lots to do with mum and over the years . Dennis Hopkins

Sad to read the passing of Rusty ,going back a lot of years he taught me how to drive a milk tanker and we spent many years working together ,yep the HI HO was his trade mark have so fond memory's of him

WILLIAMS,
Kenneth Murray (Rusty):
It breaks our hearts to have to say goodbye to the best Dad, Dad-in-law, Poppa & Poppa-in-law anyone could ever have, you have given us so much joy & happiness. We will miss you more than you could ever know but it was time for you to join Mum/Nanna, give her a big hug from us xxxooo
Hi Ho Dad/Poppa, we will see you another day. Dianne & Eddie, Julie & James, Ange & Ross, Debbie & Sam, Curtis & Nerissa.

WILLIAMS,
Kenneth Murray (Rusty):
You saw your birthday in and to go one better saw the new year in as well but Mum was waiting so came the time to move on and be at peace. Your humorous antics and sharp wit along with your generous time given and humbleness will be missed by many. Thank you for the treasured memories that will keep you in our hearts until we meet again. A loved Dad and Poppa to Peter and Linda Kirdy (Hawera), David and Karie (Australia), Paul (Australia), Mathew (Christchurch), Scott and Selina (Tauranga), Mitchel (Auckland), Lakeisha (Manaia), and loving step-poppa to Shirley (Australia), Eileen and Errol (Australia), Nancy and Jim (Greymouth), Donald and Ruth (deceased) (Ashburton), Elaine (deceased).