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Peter RATHBONE Obituary

RATHBONE, Peter Graham b 03.03.1935 d 09.06.2025 aged 90 years. Married to Beth Catley (d 1976) and Betty Foley (d 2022). Father, father in law and stepfather to Anna & Andy, Bindy, Mandy & Eric, Willy & Ange, Roger & Jan, Derek & Christine, Trudi & Tim, grandfather to 18 and great grandfather to 15. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at Reeve House, Mary Doyle, and the amazing nurses and team of Ward A3 of the Hastings Hospital, your care and empathy is greatly appreciated and never taken for granted. A service is to be held for Pete at St Peters Church, Waipawa, Monday 16th June at 11am. Messages to: The Rathbone Family, c/- PO Box 200, Waipukurau 4242.



Published by Hawke's Bay Today on Jun. 12, 2025.

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Andrew and Dors Gibbs

June 16, 2025

Anna, Bindy, Mandy and Willy our thoughts are with you all at this time. What a legacy your dad leaves behind - he made your home very welcoming when the Gibbs family visited. Pete, Beth and Betty were great mates to Bogey and Bridget, and they had fantastic times together and remained dear friends for 80 years or more. Sorry Dors and I cannot be with you at St Peters today - but we will be there is spirit. Dors and Andrew Gibbs

Heather Mackenzie

June 13, 2025

What a lovely, understated and much loved gentleman the family have lost. I met him as a teenager and remember his genuine warmth, kindness and authenticity but also his strength in dealing with the hand life dealt him. I know Pete will be sorely missed and offer my sincere condolences at the loss of your lovely Dad, Stepfather and Grandfather.

Jan Chrystall

June 13, 2025

Peter & Betty were amazing neighbours in Waipukurau sorry I can´t make the funeral my condolences to both families

Ruve Houltham

June 12, 2025

To the Rathbone and Foley families. Thinking of you. Peter was always a beautiful gentleman, always had a smile and a warm handshake.

Ruvé and Peter Houltham.

Claire Veale

June 12, 2025

My Mother (Paula Dormer) & I only met Peter when he joined Reeve House...Mary Doyle. A lovely, friendly man to talk to...a real gentleman. Mum was inspired by his presence & chats about Waipawa & its people.
Claire Veale.

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Memorial Events
for Peter RATHBONE

Jun

16

Service

11:00 a.m.

St Peters Church

Waipukurau

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