Menu

Search by Name

Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Share Obituary

Patrick William MNZM BRONTË

FUNERAL HOME

Robert J Cotton Funeral Directors

697 Main Street

Manawatu, Manawatu-Wanganui

Patrick BRONTË Obituary

BRONTË, Patrick William, MNZM Passed away peacefully on 7 November 2025, in his 45th year. Dearly loved son of Jennifer and the late Roger, and brother of Sarah. Loved uncle of Ruby and Hannah. Patrick was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for his services to military history. A memorial service for Patrick will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the RSA via rsa.co.nz would be appreciated. Messages to Patrick's family can be left at robertjcotton.co.nz/ funerals or sent to c/o PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441.



To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Hawke's Bay Today on Nov. 8, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Patrick BRONTË

Sponsored by Robert J Cotton Funeral Directors.

Not sure what to say?

7 Entries

Nellie

Yesterday

Rest easy my friend.
I´ll miss our chats. You were always so kind to me and we totally understood each other.
Nellie xx

Mark Arnott, Palmerston North City Councillor

Yesterday

Sincere condolences to Patrick Brontë MNZM´s family at this very sad time. His dedication to preserving the stories of New Zealand´s servicemen and women was extraordinary, and his contribution to military history will endure for generations. May his family find strength in the legacy he leaves behind. Lest we forget.

Teresa Cousins

Yesterday

Patrick was amazing. I watched him work with one veteran who no other could put at ease. He rose above all others and recorded history that has never been shared. We are all that much richer for knowing you. RIP my friend.

M

Yesterday

Condolences to the Brontë family.
I knew of Patrick, his story and his contribution to capturing history that would otherwise be lost.

A truly special person and a huge loss to New Zealand.

Ross Patrick BAGLEY

November 8, 2025

Hi Bronte family. Condolences are with you all. Great pleasure to have grown up with Patrick, he led a great and eventful life with a lot of gratitude. Take peace mate

Debbie Schaw

November 8, 2025

Great College day memories with our sons followed Patrick since. And admire him for his great achievements. Thinking of you all and his friends Dennis and Debbie

Graham Slater

November 8, 2025

Patrick was an incredible and brave young man. He did much to enable the often unheard voices of military vets to be heard and recorded. A sad loss.

Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results

Memorial Events
for Patrick BRONTË

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Robert J Cotton Funeral Directors

697 Main Street Palmerston North, Manawatu