Michael WHITWELL Obituary

Dear Rose.
I just read about Mike's passing today. I will never forget our days together on David street. Those were wonderful years. My own Rose passed away in 2004.
You and the memory of Mike will always be in my heart.
Love, Lars

Rose, I was shocked and saddened to hear about the untimely passing of your beloved Mike. I have fond memories of the times we spent together all those years ago,and remember well, the kindness you both showed Ashley and I when Emma was run over in 1983. With love and sympathy, Jan Corbett

Dear Rose and Family, I just read about Mike's passing, so sorry to have missed the funeral. I was so fortunate to join the team with Mike Peter and Ron as a newbie GP, they all taught me lots.Happy memories of our monthly doctor meetings. Take care and love from us Ben Gray Lynne Dovey

We have very few true friends in this life,
I wake up mourning the passing of my friend Mike,wondering why our journey through life ended this soon.
We were supposed to grow old disgracefully,not to be it seems.
I am thankful for the awesome times we have shared , the duck shooting,fishing and family events .
His and Rosie's hospitality,humour and advice
It is difficult to celebrate a life ending when it hurts this much ,I guess the pain we feel is relative to the love we shared.
Thanks for the memories my "brother from another mother".
I will miss you eternally.
As they say in the song...see you on the dark side of the moon .
From Jacqui & Barnsey.

So very shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Dr Mike, our love goes out to Rose and the family, RIP our friend. Waitara loved you and will forever more. God Bless you and keep you in good stead. Brian and Karen Smart Smart

To Critter Sara Mason. And the Whitwell family, our thoughts are with you today at the untimely passing of Dr Mike.
Terry, Lyn and Tarryn Wallace. Kia Kaha

To dear Rose, sons and their young families,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Mikes unexpected passing.
Our hearts go out to you all at this time
Love from Ted and Nolene Roberts Waitara

Dear Rose and family
Sincerest condolences for the loss of your amazing Mike
He taught me so much in a 1/2 day training as a GP in 1980 and I used his skills for 38 years
(Dr ) Sue Dalzell

Such sad and unexpected news our thoughts are with you and your family.
Terry won't come home with anymore fishing stories after his visits. Love Liz and Terry Day

Deepest sympathy to Rose, and all the Whitwell family and all his work colleagues down at the Medical centre.
Mike will be sadly missed to a lot of people. He delivered my son in 1984, he was an awesome Dr. Rest in Peace Mike.

Rose and Boys, very shocked to hear of Mike's passing, very fond memories of our time in Waitara, as a friend and Doctor.

My Naki Dad you are going to be missed you have shared so many happy memories with everyone you have met , you have literally touched the lives of many being a great husband, dad ,grandparent , friend , doctor , role model a true inspiration to us all.
Thanks for your wisdom , your advice, guidence & wit your quick lines will be sorely missed & your love of mushrooms!
Rose & Boys words can't describe how sorry I am to hear about Mike he was an amazing man & will be missed dearly
Love to you all
xxxxx

It is with great sadness we say goodbye to our wonderful Doc Mike of many years. Such a lose. Kindess thoughts to Mike's Family.

To Rose and the boys. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Mike was a great guy and I have nothing but fond and humorous memories from the holidays and hunting expeditions where we crossed paths over the years. Mike will be missed by many far and wide. Our thoughts are with you at this - the most difficult of times.

Kia ora Rose and whnau, very sad to hear of your much adored Mike's untimely passing. He no doubt leaves an enormous void in your lives and in his community. Our sincerest sympathy and aroha at this difficult time, (cousin) Ross Teppett & whnau

Thinking of you all xx

Sympathy to Rose and family.
Flatted with Mike down Dunedin in 1973 in Brown St with Kev, Moff and Rob, while they were at Med School.
Have happy memories and saddened by his passing.

Dear Rose and Boys
We have been Deeply sadden by the loss of our family Doctor of 30 Plus years.
Mike was an "old school" family Doctor, a "spade was a spade" and he didn't suffer fools gladly but was also compassionate and caring when needed.
He will leave a hole which will be difficult to fill for many.
Mike, I hope you catch up with your old dog.
Will miss you.
O'Kane Family

Dear Mike,
I am so sad to hear you have passed away
working with you at the surgery seems like yesterday.
Diabetes,vaccination, wounds or hive
it has been a privilage to be part of your life.
Together we laughed and sometimes we did cry,
Now time has come to say goodbye.
No more time for a wine or beer,
can't comprehend you are no longer here.
Grateful that you taught and trusted me,
For Rose, boys and families my heartfelt sympathy.

With love from Carolien

Rose after reading all those wonderful tributes you soon realise what a wonderful and special husband Mike was. Our deepest sympathy at your loss to you and your family.
Sue and Alwyn Blackley.

Dear Rose and family, we are shocked and so saddened by the sudden passing of Mike (our Doctor Whitwell) He was a lovely man and we were privileged to have had him look after Alan, me and our family for so many years. His caring manner, sincerity, and time for a yarn and a laugh was always appreciated. We will miss him greatly. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathy to you all at this time.

To Rose and Family.Such a shock to hear this sad news. Love and hugs to you and your family. Mike will be sadly missed, May you all take comfort knowing how much the community of Waitara and beyond cared for this man. RIP Mike

Much love to yous all Mike was a great man xxx

Rose so sorry to hear of Mikes passing and sending our love to you all.xx
Janet and Lloyd Wheeler

To the Whitwell family. So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Deepest sympathy to all the family. He was a great guy and was my doctor for over 30 years. He help me through some tough times when I was feeling down and was always there to listen. We had some great chats on my visits to him and sometimes went over the 15 minutes delegated and I will miss that and it won't be the same without him. He will be missed by a lot of people. Kia Kaha.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Our deepest condolences to the you Rose and the family.
Known Mike for the 42 years he served our Waitara community as GP.
Will be missed heaps.

Rest in well earned peace Dr Mike.
Rose, my family and I are i grateful to you and your boys for sharing Mike with us and the community. Our thoughts are with you all.

Rose my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I was so very sad to hear of Mike's unexpected passing.
Sending my. Love and understanding your way.
Robyn Lander

Rose and family please accept my sincerest condolences for the sad and devastating passing of Mike. Along with Dr's Peter and Ron they were a great team serving the Waitara community all so dedicatedly.
Kindest regards

Still in shock over this untimely passing. RIP "Whit". Deepest sympathies to family, your brother-in-law. CB

Oh Rose What to say? Saddened to read of Mikes passing Condolences to you and your boys.
Val Walsh Invercargill

Our deepest condolences to Rose, Jono, Nick and Chris. I have many fond memories of growing up with your family and Mike always being such a big part of those memories.

Love Hayden, Anna and Dominic

My sincere condolence to Rose and family I really enjoy mikes company and humour. David. Lehndorf. Taupo

Sad to hear of Mike's passing. Many happy memories of my time with you all.

Very sad to hear of Mike's passing another legendary Waitara doctor gone. Condolences to the family. He will be greatly missed by us as our family doctor 20 years plus and that great big bubbley smile of his,everytime I would bring the kids down to see him, he would always ask what we feed our kids cos of the size and height of them. Use to have some good laughs you will be sorely missed and never forgottenRest in peace with my other favourite Dr who deleivered me Dr Lockheart.

Goodbye my dear friend. I still can't believe we won't be having any more good times. lake Taupo and duck shooting will never be the same. I will miss your humour, amazing intellect and that you have always been there for me and my family.
I will do my best for your family whenever they may need me.
You will live on in my memories for the rest of my life.
Peter Noon alias Pedro the queek.

Sincere sympathy to you and your families Rose. He will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him

Very sorry to read of Mike's passing. A man who delivered our baby, showed total empathy in my challenging times and who seems gone far too soon. Kiakaha Rose and family. May the memories and tributes be in some small way a help to you as you adjust to life without this very humane man.

Please accept my deepest sympathy regarding the loss of Mike.I worked at the Hospital with him in 1973-1975
Sending love to Rose and family.
Dr Marie Fonseka.

So sorry to hear this has happened, he was my doctor for many years , someone I could trust and talk to , A great man .

Awesome doctor going to be sad not been able to see you at the surgery any more been going to see you for thirty eight years plus R.I.P doc Vinnie nuku and whanau

Deeply saddened by the loss of Dr Mike. Will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and professional colleagues. Our sincere condolences to his family. Sleep peacefully.
Pete and Chris Gilligan

Devastated. Our hearts go out to all the family. Mike will be very much missed. He was the best doctor we have ever had. Rest in peace doctor Mike.

All the Love and Blessings for Rose, the boys and their families at this sad time. I will miss Mike's doctoring and his fishing and duck shooting stories. He took great care of our family and the community. We will miss him greatly

So sorry to hear of Mike's passing . Our thoughts are with you all. Mike will be missed by all the Waitara community. David will miss his chats with Mike and we will miss his friendship. May all the good times you've shared help you through the days ahead. Sending our love to you all. David and Sheryl

Very shocked and saddened to learn of Mike's passing. My deep condolences to Rosie and family.
David Lockhart

Shocked and saddened by the death of Dr Mike. Such an icon in Waitara and surrounding district. Huge loss to the Community. Our sincerest condolences to his wife, sons and friends. Maybe have eternal peace.

So very sadden at the loss of Mike, he was real likeable character and well respected GP. Thinking of you, Rose and your family at this time. Brigitte Lindsay

Words can not Express how shocked I am to hear of your passing Mike.
Love and thoughts go out to your beautiful wife Rose....and Jono, Nick and Critter (Chris)

My amazing doctor for 31 years
A huge loss for your family and our community
You will be forever missed
RIP MIKE xx

Rosemary, so sad to hear of Mike's passing

So sad to hear of Mikes passing. He was a very passionate man about his profession, family and fishing. He worked with my Mum many years ago at the Waitara Maternity, (Jean Radford) Mike also cared for her in her last few months and also my Dad, (Cleve Radford). He has looked after me for 42 years and my family as well.
A HUGE loss to the community. Condolences to Rose and family.
Lisa, Lee, Bailey and Carter Cooper

Words can not Express how shocked I am to hear of your passing Mike..love and thoughts go out to your beautiful wife rose...and nick...jono.. critter (chris) you were my amazing doctor for 31 years
You will be forever missed.

RIP MIKE xx

So very sad to hear of Mike's passing - still lots of things to do and adventures to be had - my heart breaks with sadness for you all. Deepest sympathy - Christine Nevin.

Condolences to you and your family Rose. Have fond memories of cricket trips with our boys. Sharyn, Pete, Ryan and Leith Johnston