Charles Norton BROWN

Dad I love you and miss you so much. I cant wait to be reunited when its my time to pass. Please make sure your face is the first I see along with Jesus. I wish you had had longer dad. You are the best dad and you never knew how much we all love you but I know you know now. X love you forever Poppa. Xoxox

I hope this makes you smile when you read this. Not long after Charles and I were married (in 2014) we visited my Aunt and Uncle in Taumarunui, and Charles noticed a photograph of his Mother in a group photo on the lounge wall. After some discussion we found that in fact Charles's Mother's Sister was married to my Nana's (Doris Barber nee Francis) brother Bob Francis. And the photo was of their family. My Aunt (Doris Porteous nee Barber) had been researching family history and I have now taken over the search and I am happy to share the information if anyone is interested. It really is a small world, much smaller that we can imagine, but it is very exciting, and family links are worth sharing. Shared with love Charles xx

We have known you for over 40 years. Had many jaw aching laughs with you. Seen ALL your cars, Pete enjoyed your digger on our place in Pyes Pa. even when we moved away you stayed in touch with us and the laughs continued. You will always be remembered and missed by us. Rest easy.

Hey Bro. Miss your calls, your company, your friendship, and your outragious sense of humour.

Cheers Jeff and Sandie Hine.
Xx