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Leonard PICKETT Obituary

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Peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, 25th March 2025. Cherished husband of Diane, loving father and father-in-law of Belynda and Kelvin Simpson, Malcolm and Vicky, loving grandfather of Brooke and Mitch, Karlie, and Ashleigh. A loved son of his late parents, Bill and Mavis. A cherished brother and brother-in-law to Eleanor and Caleb, Lynette and Eric, Wayne and Benita, Patricia (deceased) and Bruce McAllum. All messages to the Pickett family can be sent C/- PO Box 218, Stratford 4352. A Service for Len will be held at the Mary Alice Chapel, 119 Regan Street, Stratford, on Friday, 28th March 2025 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation.


Published by Taranaki Daily News from Mar. 27 to Mar. 28, 2025.

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Kevin Richardson

April 4, 2025

Dear Diane and Family
Please accept our deepest sympathy following Len's passing. I worked with Pick for many ambulance shifts as a volunteer and always enjoyed his company. We always had good conversations about land and animals so time never dragged with him. May memories of happy times now become your treasures and help you all during times of sorrow. Take care
Kevin & Marian Richardson - Okato

Bryce Hollands

April 1, 2025

Condolences to Diane and family. Len was the Superintendent of the St John Cadet Unit when I was a member, a few wet days spent at Rugby Park during the Rugby Season.

Rob B

March 29, 2025

Sincere Condolences to Diane and his children/family.
Community had many years his Paramedical care both Paid and Voluntary.
Kind Thoughts to family
Regards Rob B

Karyn Tunnicliff

March 28, 2025

Sincere condolences Dianne and family for the loss of Len. Kia kaha

Graeme McDowell

March 28, 2025

My condolences to Diane and family in the passing of Len.We go back starting in the 1960s in St John in New plymouth. Len was a great guy and will miss him.

Tom Dunn

March 28, 2025

To Belinda and family my deepest condolences at this sad time many fond memories
of Len with TDHB ambulance
And thru his farming and calf
rearing
May he now rest in peace

Janis McKibbin

March 28, 2025

Really saddened to hear about Len's passing. Have fond memories of working with him in the TDHB Ambulance Service. Sincere condolences to Dianne, Belinda, Malcolm and families.

John Bocock

March 28, 2025

Diane and family, so sorry to hear of Lens passing. He was a good bloke. Thinking of you all. Love Bo and Maree

Patricia Beatty

March 28, 2025

Diane, my deepest condolences and sympathy to you and the entire family on the passing of Len.
Like so many, I cherish the memories of the years when Stratford Ambulance was covered by Volunteer staff only, oh the stories we could tell ! Your dry sense of humour, your witty comments your kindness and compassion. You and the lads of those days helped me so very much on the road to my career as a Paramedic and I am forever grateful for your time, your knowledge and more importantly, your lasting friendship
The big bear hug, the tears and memories we shared on my visit to you recently will be with me always.
Rest easy my friend, you fought a hard battle, your time has come.
With love
Trish Beatty (Mumby)

Jenny Monk

March 27, 2025

So Sorry to hear Len
Condolences and BIG HUGS to Diane, Malcom, Belynda, Brooke, Karlie and Ashleigh.
Loved working with you back in day. You were so professional and a great patient teacher.
May you rest in Love

Love Jenny (Aunty)

Gregory Phillips

March 27, 2025

Diane, Belynda and family. I was sorry to learn of Len's passing. May he rest in peace.

Jan Weinberger

March 27, 2025

Diane and extended Families,
My condolences on the passing of your loved Len. I Remember many years of working shifts with Len, the good, bad and fun times too! 'Tuck your shirt in Pickie!' That smirk that accompanied his sense of humor, the chats about calves and farming. Rest well Pickie

Karen Prendiville

March 27, 2025

My Deepest sympathy to Billie and all your family. May he now rest is peace. Hugs Karen

Lorraine Stachurski

March 27, 2025

Many great memories of a great mentor and colleague when working with the DHB ambulance service. Sad to hear of Len's passing and deepest sympathy to Diane and Belinda and family. Remembered fondly of a respected work mate.
Lorraine Stachurski and family

Cathy

March 27, 2025

Bylnda and family condolences for the passing of Len. A privilege to have brought him home from hospital that day. Listening to talking adout his life and of course the ice cream stop.

Raewyn Mack

March 27, 2025

Dear Diane, Belynda and family so sorry to read of Len's passing. He was a very kind and caring person, who gave many years of service to St John and the Taranaki District Health Board Ambulance Service.

Shona

March 27, 2025

To Diane, Belynda and family... I´m truly saddened to read of Len´s passing and am sorry I am unable to get there for the service. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Rides around the racecourse with him, the wit that had you guessing whether he was serious or not and farm talk is always a memory I hold with a smile.

Alistair Gow

March 27, 2025

To Diane and family, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Len, a long-serving St John Ambulance friend of mine for many years, and a very likable person to be associated with, and with his great sense of humor.
Rest in peace, Len, you will be sadly missed by all

Liz Sunman

March 27, 2025

Kind regards to all your family Len. You were a kind soul and I enjoyed working along side you when on shift. Your dry humor still brings a smile to my face. Love & thoughts. Liz Sunman

Laurie and Jackie Jorgensen.

March 27, 2025

Len was a good friend for many years. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Peter Graham

March 27, 2025

Condolences to Diane and family. Many fond memories of Len's wry sense of humour and always enjoyed doing ambulance shifts with him.

West family

March 27, 2025

Much to the family from the west family now him and Dad will have a good catch up r,I,P Len

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