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Richard John MARRIS

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Waimea Richmond Funeral Services

24 Champion Road

Nelson, Nelson

Richard MARRIS Obituary

On Wednesday 20 August, 2025, at Nelson Hospital, aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Ruth, treasured father of Sharon and Alison. Brother and brother-in-law of Lorraine and Alan, Brenda and Zane, and Alistair and Fiona. The family thanks the team at Ward 10 of Nelson Hospital for their kindness and care. Messages can be posted to 17 Hart Road, Richmond 7020. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance or the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust would be appreciated. A private service and burial will be held, with memorial to follow.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Aug. 27, 2025.

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Murray McLean

Yesterday

I was shocked to see my cousin Richards Death notice in the Motueka Weekly newspaper.
Condolences to Ruth and family from the McLean Family.
I would like to attend his funeral Ph 027 5467637

Jack Collin

Yesterday

Richard was a long time friend.

Margaret McCall

Yesterday

Sharon and Ruth
My deepest condolences to you as you grieve for Richard. I recall our times in teaching and Ars Nova Choir.
Margaret

Annette Waldron

Yesterday

Sending our deepest sympathies of the passing of Ricky it was a pleasure to have you both as our neighbours for many years .Annette and Grant Waldron

Grant Badger

August 28, 2025

Richard was a friend of my time in Nelson. We attended Nelson Easter camps at Teapot Valley and were in the same 5th form history class waimea college. I also remember his skill playing the flute accompanied by his sister Lorraine on the piano.
May God comfort you all at this time.

Hiran Fernando

August 28, 2025

To Ruth and family.
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
May he rest in peace.
Hiran and Pretheeva

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