William CRUICKSHANK Obituary

I am so sorry to hear about Bill and Nancy. I absolutely adored looking after both of them when I was working at Molly Ryan. Two very beautiful people gone

Condolences to the Cruickshank families. It was such a privilege to have known you Bill. A lovely man with a great sense of humor and a love for ice creams. You and Nancy are now together. Rest in peace.

Bill and Nancy were dear friends and close neighbours of my parents Max and Dirry Lina (dec) As a very young lad I used to listen and watch in awe at Bill playing his bagpipes. And to this day, some 60 years later....... every time I hear bagpipes, I always think of Bill Cruikshank. My sincere condolences to Anne and Heather and their extended families.

To Anne, Heather and families
My thoughts are with you all on the sad loss of Uncle Bill so soon after Aunty Nancy. He was a champion piper, loyal friend of my late parents Ron & Betty and had a great sense of humour. He was so proud of his girls and grandies - may he rest easy with his lovely Nancy

Sorry to hear another B.O.B. Borthwicks Old Boys Have passed. Always. Enjoyed. Bills Company many laughs at our Friday Nights Nog. And nater My thoughts are with his family. David. Lehndorf. Taupo.

It has been such a pleasure to know Bill and beautiful Nancy. I will definitely miss them both. Sending my love

To Anne & Heather and your families, my sincere condolences on the passing of Bill. Bill was a special friend of my brother & sister-in-law the late Ron & Betty Wallace. Together again.

I worked with Bil and Nancy when they were the managers of the Fitzroy Villas for Tainui Village. Such a super cuple who couldn't do enough for the residents there. RIP both of you - you have earned your rest. Yvonne King

My memories of Bill are from Borthwick days - always a wonderful,kind, friendly soul with a bit of a cheeky side. Thanks for the memories Bill.

Sending heartfelt sympathy to the Cruickshank family. A wonderfully talented man with a gorgeous, wicked sense of humour. We certainly had some laughs together and of course, the regular offer of "a wee dram". I would tell Bill I was still at work and his reply would always be "that doesn´t matter ". Rest in peace Bill, happily reunited with Nancy.
Belinda Burke

Many years have passed since playing in the band under Bills Leadership, great days they were. Bills time given to the young pipers has seen many of them continue on playing with different bands spread around the globe. May his legacy continue. RIP Bill

Another great Totara has fallen.
Many, many bands memories to treasure. Sandra Johnston (Steve deceased) Rowan, Kirsten and families.