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Lionel HUNTER Obituary

HUNTER, Lionel Walter:
Peacefully at home, on Monday, June 10, 2019. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Deirdre, loved father and father-in-law of Paul and Lee, Robyn and Dave, and Debbie, loved Poppy of Taryne, Jendi, Libby, Tom, Laura, and James and Grand-poppy of Millie, Gracie, Louie, Jack, Isla, and Fynn, and loved and respected by Stuart, Craig, Michelle, Sam, and Katie. Messages to the Hunter family c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Lionel, to the Nurse Maude Association through bit.ly/lwhunter1006, would be appreciated. A private cremation has been held.

Published by The Press from Jun. 12 to Jun. 15, 2019.

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Dear Paul and Lee, thinking of you and yours at this tough time x

Warmest regards
Paul & Kaye Flattery

Kaye Rickerby

June 19, 2019

To Deirdre and family
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Thoughts and love

Stephaie Neate

June 17, 2019

Lionel,

Sad to hear of your passing
A good man with many stories to learn from.
RIP Lionel
John Spencer & Bernice Hodges

June 15, 2019

Deep Sympathy to Lionel's Family from Stan Lilley an old Workmate from way back at the very start of his upholstery career at Tuam Street

Stanley Lilley

June 15, 2019

To Diedre, Debbie & Extended Family. Im Sending out for you my Thoughts, Love & Prayers of comfort in this time, please let me know if you would like anything, and i would be happy to be of assistance....Your neighbor from 38 Murray Place, Cameron

Cameron Reeve

June 15, 2019

Thinking of you all at this time of great sorrow and loss. Deepest sympathy thinking of you all Chris nola

Christine Nola

June 14, 2019

A great man with a ready sense of humour...
Sorely missed by us all... RIP Lionel ...
Geoff and Jocelyn

June 14, 2019

To The Hunter Family, Lionel was such a presence during my time at Merivale Papanui during late 70s and eighties.Always approachable with a good yarn to tell. He was warm and quite lovely to be in the presence of. RIP Lionel, its been a long time between drinks. Steve

steve barnden

June 14, 2019

To Deirdre and family, As long as we have know Lionel he has been a great friend and lovely person. Our sympathy to all. Regards, Fiona and Peter.

Fiona and Peter Magrath

June 14, 2019

Lovely memories with him at the batch and around the house at the flecks over the years! Much love to you Deirdre and the rest of the family. xxx Thinking of you all

Mietta Mattox

June 14, 2019

Condolences to Dierdre and Family. Fond memories of an icon of the Furniture Trade. He left his mark on all he met. Still have my well made recliner after some 20 plus years.

David Young Brisbane

June 14, 2019

Deirdre and family - very sorry indeed to hear of Lionel's passing, dealt with him severally over the years and always enjoyed doing so, a very talented and respected businessman with a great sense of humour and always a twinkle in his eye. Myself and Linda have fond memories of his company with Robyn and great laughs on the Crown Odyssey Europe tour. Clearly a happy life lived to the full. Our condolences to you all. Andy & Linda Bell

Andy Bell

June 14, 2019

Dear Deidre and family,
We were so very sorry to hear of Lionel's passing. You were both so good to our Mum and Dad (Pam and Mike) and such fun neighbours to us all in Murray Place. He and Dad certainly had some fun times with lots of laughs. Much love to you all at this sad time.
Penny, Rebecca and Amanda Gilchrist

Penny Gilchrist

June 14, 2019

To dear Deidre and the Hunter family, a sad loss the wonderful Lionel, who over many years enjoyed time, his wonderful smile, wit and old friendship with both of you, such a lovely man Deidre you will miss dearly, catch up soon xx. Rest in Peace Lionel, Charl and Ali Chaney.

June 14, 2019

Lionel,
was such a kind man, a delight to share a social occasion with after our regular bet on the Linwood game.We will miss you.

Jonathan Reddiford

June 14, 2019

Dear Deidre & families, We are deeply saddened to hear of dear Lionel passing. It was a priviledge to have known & work for him, loved his passion for life, especially on the treadmill. Rest in peace dear Lionel, passing on our deepest thoughts & comfort to Deidre & all of your special families - much love Judy & Neil McCracken

June 14, 2019

My thoughts are with all the family in this trying time I will never forget the kind gentleman who was like a part of our family and gave me the head start that I needed till we meet again Rest In Peace you have earned it god bless to you all.

Darren Winsloe

June 13, 2019

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the Hunter Family. I first got to know Lionel when he called on us in Gore in the 60's at McGregor Kerr & Co. It is so sad to see our old mates in the industry passing on. Lionel took a small group of us to the best restaurant in Melbourne's China Town one night after the first ever Bledisloe Cup match at the MCG. We had a wonderful time and he was a superb 'host'. Always a pleasure to meet up with Lionel and he will be very missed by family & friends.

David McGregor

June 13, 2019

Our thoughts are with the Hunter Family at this sad time.
Myself and my brother have always had so much respect for Lionel.

Aaron and Amy Morris
(Hunter Furniture)

Amy Morris

June 13, 2019

To the Hunter Family
A legend lost to the trade - he has joined dad in the factory above us. Always found Lionel a man that talked to everybody. We will sit on our Hunter lounge suites we brought last year in Auckland remembering the days that the men made them at Nancy's corner
RIP

Simon Foley

June 13, 2019

Deirdre and Family.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Lionel was a very special person.
Love Paddy - Anne - Muriel and the late Tim O'Connell.

June 13, 2019

Deidre and family. I was very sorry to hear of Lionel's passing and my thoughts are with you. As Lionel's Banker for many years I always enjoyed meeting up with him and being in his company. Tony Mason

Tony Mason

June 13, 2019

A good life well lived. Regards Meg Henry

June 13, 2019

To Lionel's family whom we know he loved so much,
Please accept our sincere sympathy, he certainly continued to give life a real nudge long after others thought he would, & out lived a number of them. A real loss.
Pam & Clarke

Pam & Clarke Williamson/Wilkes

June 13, 2019

Dear Deirde & all Family;
I grieve with you all in your great loss; Lionel was a very giving person and a man of dignity, mana and friendship to all he knew. Family, business, sport and untold hundreds of us individuals have lost a very special person who gave of his time and help to so many. In the last he endured his illness with great courage and humility I was very proud to be friend over the last twenty plus years. To the Hunter "Whanau - Kia Kaha" Be strong and positive as he always was. He will be with you in spirit forever. All my "Aroha" JH & "Koko"

John Horan

June 13, 2019

My condolences to everyone in the Hunter family on the loss of Lionel. I have fond memories of my time with him and all of you. My Dad Allan played rugby with Lionel and spoke highly of him. Roger Campbell.

June 13, 2019

To Deirdre and all the family. My sincere condolences and thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. I have many happy and fond memories of time spent with you all in the Marlborough Sounds, boating and fishing on Caithness and birthday celebrations in Havelock. It was a privilege to have known Lionel. Love from Pat Copp

Pat Copp

Friend

June 13, 2019

Our deepest sympathy to the Hunter family. Lionel was always a gentleman. It was an honour to have known him.

Roger & Annie Smith.

Roger & Annie Smith

June 12, 2019

Deirdre and family, sending much love on the passing of a great man....so many good memories from our time on the cruise, fishing in the Sounds and many other social gatherings ....love and hugs to you and family
Angie & Bryan Stenning

Angie & Bryan Stenning

June 12, 2019

Dear Deirdre and family, my thoughts are with you all, with deepest respect.
From Jillianne Watts (ex Hanrahan )

Jillianne Watts

June 12, 2019

Dear Deirdre and family, my thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Deepest respect.
From Jillianne Watts ex Hanrahan,

June 12, 2019

To the Hunter family,very sorry to hear of Lionel's passing. Over 40 years of memories and friendship. My thoughts are with you all at this time. Greg Beck

Greg Beck

June 12, 2019

Dear Deirdre and Family,

Special memories of a great friendship.
Deepest sympathy to all.

Anne and the Knox family x

Rebecca Gilbert

June 12, 2019

Paul and all the Hunter family. We are sorry to hear the loss of Lionel. We had great memories of the times we shared at the Merivale Papanui Rugby Club. The Patrick Family

Merv Patrick

June 12, 2019

I have very fond memories of Lionel and Deirdre's house in Elmwood Road. Thinking of you all with much love, Jenni Hunter

June 12, 2019

I'm so very sorry to hear of this sad news. I have the fondest of memories of my time at Hunters. Lionel was a great person and wonderful employer. Thinking of you all at this time.
Rachel Campbell

June 12, 2019

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