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Martin McKONE

Martin Nicholas "Marty" McKONE

FUNERAL HOME

Eagars Funeral Services (New Plymouth Home)

172- 174 Lemon Street

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Martin McKONE Obituary

Marty passed away peacefully on Monday 4 August 2025, at age 67, at Waikato Hospital after living courageously with motor neurone disease for 18 months. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Robyn. Son of Charlie & Nance (both dec). Brother to Joseph, Leo, Tim and their families. Loved son-in-law of Stan (dec) and Doreen Hodson. Brother-in-law to David (Bill) and Jan, and much loved uncle to Joel and Nicole Hodson. Messages to the McKone Family may be left on Marty's tribute page at eagars.co.nz/marty. An informal service to celebrate Marty's life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Tuesday 12 August 2025 at 2.00pm. Please join with us to celebrate Marty's life, by bringing a 2 minute memory to give at the service. All are welcome to speak. For those unable to attend, Marty's funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page.


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Published by Taranaki Daily News on Aug. 9, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Martin McKONE

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6 Entries

Melanie Lambert

August 17, 2025

Dear Robyn- Sending my condolences to you, of hearing of Marty´s passing!!
Thinking of you and your family at this very sad time. Take care. Xx

Julie Lusby

August 11, 2025

Dear Robyn I was saddened to hear of Marty's passing, I remember him as kind & willing to help others as you are also, what a wonderful couple you were, and a blessing to many. May God's peace be upon you at this time

Kayla

August 9, 2025

Robyn, I am so sorry that your partner in crime has left your side way too early. However, I am sure that God has put him to work and he will have your castle ready for you when the time comes to reunite with Marty.
Thinking of you at this time, and will be online.

Lynette Adams

August 9, 2025

To Robyn
Thinking of you and your family at this time Robyn. Marty will always be in your heart and thoughts.
Lots of love and hugs.
Lynette and Co

Rich & Eliza Baxter

August 9, 2025

Condolences to Robyn and all the extended family. Marty such a great guy and always so positive.

August 9, 2025

Remembered with love and respect by his brothers and their families - Joseph (Christchurch), Leo (Australia) and Tim (Hamilton).

Rest in Peace brother.

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Memorial Events
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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.

Funeral services provided by:

Eagars Funeral Services (New Plymouth Home)

172- 174 Lemon Street Strandon, New Plymouth 4312