Ross CORRIGAN Obituary

Sincere condolences to all the family. Remembering Ross as our farm neighbour at Fraser Road and also as a member of the Presbyterian faith family in Hawera.
Rosalie Rangi and family

My sincere condolences to Ross´s family and those close to him. Ross was a well known and special citizen of the South Taranaki district, and we will all miss him. My thoughts are with you all. I´m sorry I was unable to get to his funeral.

So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad, condolences to you Kirsten & family, shayne & Donna Hunt

To all the family. I treasure my association with Ross and the family and honour him as a true gentleman. Jocelyn enjoyed the garden visits with Claire.
Geoff and Jocelyn Patterson

To all the Corrigan family, the Grand & Great Grandchildren & your families. My Love and Sympathy goes to you all in this time of loss, of Ross ,a truly loved member of your family. I would have loved to have been at the funeral for Ross today but family sickness has prevented me..To visit Ross even in his failing health at the Trinity Resthome was always a pleasure. His smile and a firm handshake conveyed the sincerity of appreciation and friendship extended towards me .In my time of Ministry in Hawera .Ross along with his late wife Claire ,was a loyal & faithful Parishioner, who's home as a loving couple was always open with their love hospitality, warmth & caring friendship ,even to the last time visiting Ross just before his admittance to Trinity .A Real Gentleman of Christian Character who walked and lived his faith to those he came in contact with.A Great man of Honest Statue .I will always have fond memories of Ross ,and the times spent with him and Claire in their home ,and later in Trinity .Gods Blessings to you all , each and every family member,"May The Peace of God be your Strength," LIndsay Maindonald ,Eltham

Andrew, Kirsten and families. Our condolences to you all on the loss of a great man. Thinking of you all.
Karen Betts and Avon O'Dowd

My wife and I would like to send our sincere condolences to all the family. He was a very knowledgeable man and was extremely helpful when I arrived in Hawera, nothing was too much for him to sort out. I would also like to thank him for his contribution at the Egmont A&P Show Shearing competition. He will be missed by a lot of people.
Kind wishes
Bill and Judy Stuart

To the Corrigan family,I was saddened to learn of Ross's passing.Ross dedicated his life in assisting so many organisations and was a noted and highly respected historian.I was one of many who benefited greatly by his knowledge and support.My sincere sympathy at this difficult time.

Thinking of all the Corrigan family at this sad time.
Our late father Bob and Ross had a great friendship which began at F.A.H.S. Many years ago and stood the test of time.
Sincere sympathy to you all on the passing of a wonderful man.
The Martin family-Apiti

Our heartfelt condolences to the Corrigan family. Mr Corrigan was a true gentleman and a historian and remember all the chats we used to have at Harris Taylor office. May your soul rest in peace.

Condolences to the Whanau Tino Nui Taku Aroha.
Kia Kaha
Nga Mihi
Shirley Hori

Always a pleasure fixing Ross's farm equipment, will be greatly missed,an awesome character.

Dear Corrigan family. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Treasured memories of sheep farming, hay making, trotter horses and family gatherings. RIP Uncle Ross, from cousins Tom, Barbara, Trevor (Dec), Daphne, Grant, Kathryn Hobbs and families

To the Corrigan family.
I have very fond memories of Ross and his dedication in researching and compiling our Corrigan/Nowell family histories from their early beginnings in Scotland. He always enjoyed his wider family connections and kept in contact with us.
My thoughts and love are with you at this time.

RIP Ross, Sincere Condolences to the Corrigan Family, have many happy memories of Ross and our contemporaries in the Hawera Community, the Hawera Club, Mt Egmont Alpine Club, Water Ski Club and the "unsinkable" Weebie, through which Ross was always a wonderful and wise supporter and friend, bur more importantly a gentleman.
Bill Ellingham on behalf of the Ellingham Family.

To the Corrigan family. Please accept our deep condolences from the Fryer family from Hawera for the passing of Ross. My father Arthur and Ross spent many happy hours collaborating upon books and articles covering South Taranaki history. I do know that my father deeply valued both the friendship and the time that Ross gave, a true friend and colleague. Thankyou. James Fryer.

It is with sadness that the members of the Egmont Sheepdog Trial Club acknowledge the passing of our Patron Ross Corrigan. A great friend and tireless worker for so many years. We will miss your incredible knowledge of club history and the familiar sight of you and your trusty oil can on trial days Rest easy Ross. Thinking of all your family at this time

Deepest sympathy to the Corrigan family on Ross s passing. The Corrigan and Robertson families have enjoyed a long association with each other over many years.
Peter & Jill Robertson

Ross will be missed very much in South Taranaki. Thinking of the family at this time.

It is with great sadness we acknowledge the passing of our Patron Ross Corrigan. Ross´ involvement with Egmont A&P Association began as a young man exhibiting stock at the A&P Show in the 1950´s, he joined the Show Committee in the early 1960´s and continued to be actively involved with the activities at the show grounds until recent years. Ross became Patron of the Egmont A & P Association in 2007, his contribution to the Association will be greatly missed.

Our thoughts are with Ross´ family at this time.

Kia Kaha - a mighty Totara has fallen

A true gentleman enjoyed our wool dealings & later catching up for a chat. Bryan Martin

To the Corrigan Family
Taranaki By Products and Smith Bros Trading Senior Managment send their condolences to the family in the loss of Ross.
A great man, who loved to come in and talk,share his stories and to listen to ours as well.
A most respected member of the community

SBT Group

sad news about one our district's true historians. Immense Knowledge regarding so many areas of daily life in South Taranaki. My sincere condolences to you Kerstin, Andrew, and your families. I so enjoyed our conversations at our Wednesdays' 'Outer Rim' dinners over the years- I learnt so much. His legacy will live on in perpetuity. Rest in peace Ross

To my dear Corrigan cousins

Our deepest sympathy for your loss of Ross.
We are so sad about his passing.

I enjoyed popping in to visit him when travelling up from Canterbury, or from Wellington (in earlier years). I also enjoyed the odd telephone call to him.

Ross was always an absolute gentleman, so welcoming and a pleasure to visit.  Through him I was able to explore our family tree and use his research to research more myself and learn more about our very interesting family.

My Grandmother was Patricia Sulzberger (nee Nowell), whom I never got to meet as she died before I was born.  So I guess I wanted to know more about a part of my family I felt I had missed out on. In her final days, Patricia was cared for at The Oaks by her Corrigan family.

I remember as a youngster a wonderful big family gathering at The Oaks, when Ross' Mother was still alive. As a child we had the most wonderful fun with all our smaller cousins, running through the beautiful gardens playing games.  Then afterwards we had the most amazingly presented enormous amount of food that was simply delicious! 
Ross and family were always wonderful fun.

With much sympathy and love from, Joanne Young (nee Sulzberger) and Trevor Young, and our family, Michael, Amy, David, Thomas and Nicole.
PO Box 36,
Leithfield Beach 7446
North Canterbury
New Zealand

On behalf of Patea Historical Society, we send our gratitude and thanks for the years of contributions Ross made to the history of our province. There wasn't much he didn't know the answer too, and I know he loved reading right till the end, always learning more. Kind thoughts and farewell to a fine man of the land.

To Andrew, Kirsten, Fiona and families. So sad to hear about the passing of Ross. He really was a wonderful, kind person. Another totara has fallen. Sending much love to you all. From Sharon Porter and family.

To The Corrigan Family
The Hawera Harness Racing club send their deepest sympathies for your loss of Ross. We are extremely grateful for all his help & expertise he has shared with the club over many years
Thinking of you all
Fred Mitchell
President Hawera Harness Racing.

Ross will be fondly remembered by us up here in Whangarei. It was wonderful having him attend our wedding on the farm. He really was a character and will be missed by many.
Chris and Suzy McAsey

To the Corrigan family
Deepest sympathy for your loss of Ross.
I always enjoyed visiting the farm as a Stock Buyer and having interesting conversations about the history of south Taranaki
Thinking of you all

Eddie Leo

To Fiona, Kirsten, Andrew and the wider Corrigan Family,
We are counting our blessings for knowing such a fine man as your Father, Father in law, Grandad & Great Grandad.

He was such a wealth of knowledge and history. It was due to Ross inviting his Grandson Josh to the Hawera Club all those years ago where our daughter Carly worked that connected our families.

Yes we are sad because you´ve passed, but we have so much Gratitude because you lived.

Sharing our Grandchildren Larney, Ava-Lee & Stevee with Ross, definitely entitles him to have the "GREAT" along with Grandad.

Josh, Carly, Larney, Ava-Lee & Stevee we are sorry we won´t be there on Wednesday but know we love you and he would be so proud of your little family.

Our condolences Kirsten, Simon and Sarah x

Andrew and Alex thinking of you and all your family . We were so sorry to hear of Ross,s passing. A true gentleman with an amazing memory he will be missed by everyone who knew him. Shirl Craig Amanda and Awhina

Condolences! A big loss for your family and South Taranaki. Best wishes.

Our deepest sympathy Kirsten, Andrew, Fiona and Families. Ross leaves a legacy that will be remembered forever. A very intelligent, modest and unassuming person, he has led and assisted countless Organisations and people over his lifetime. The most talented South Taranaki historian of our time.
Bill & Sybil Laurence. Christchurch.

To the entire Corrigan family. We have fond memories of Ross, May he Rest in peace.
From Paul & Michelle McLeod and Glyn Wren, Tokaora

So sorry to hear of Ross´s passing. Please accept our Sympathy from members of the Badcock family.
From Ruth and Allan Schicker.

To the Corrigan Family from ours, we send our love and condolences to you as you farewell Ross, a well known Historian and South Taranaki icon.

Bev and Doug Baunton

Ross was an absolute icon. His historical knowledge was incredible- he would have known the exact date of every major event in Hawera for last 100 years!
We also remember his generous hospitality at Friday dinners in the Hawera Club. His contribution to Hawera, through various organisations, was enormous.
Rest in peace Ross
John and Maeve McCarthy.

Please accept our Deepest Sympathy. A true gentleman and a great neighbour for many years

So sad about the passing,a absolute gentleman and a pleasure knowing you ,you made me welcome when I called in to visit and always gave good information about history, thoughts with family.

All Corrigan family and friends sorry for your loss of Ross Condolences. Craig and the team at Bailey Motorcycles.

Sad to hear the loss of Ross. He was a good guy.

Love to Kirsten, Andrew, Fiona and families. Ross was a kind, caring and gentle Hawera citizen and historian. It is an honour to know and be friends with this family. Raewyn Anderson

To the Corrigan Family
Have very fond memories of Ross coming into the Vets over the years . A real gentleman.
Jannine Fitzwater

My deepest sympathy to Andrew and Kirsten and the Corrigan Family on the passing of Ross. He left a life of District, Community and Agriculture support that he should be proud of. Thank You Farewell my Friend. Barry Smith

Sad to hear of the passing of this wonderful true gentleman.
Great friend to the late Geoff and Mary Purser. Thinking of you all in this sad time.

What a gentleman you were at the Hawera Club. Always dressed to the max with a tie. You were a honest and caring gentleman. RIP now with Claire.
Claire was my first teacher at Turuturu school. Miss Thomas she was. You will be missed Ross by everyone. RIP.
Lynda & Ray Ford

Deepest Sympathy Ross brought wool and Skins into our place on South Road and had lovely Chats with Rodney