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William Kenneth Mackenzie HAMLIN

William HAMLIN Obituary

HAMLIN, William Kenneth Mackenzie (Ken). Passed on 11th October 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Aged 77 years. Much loved husband of Jill. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Ellen, Jo and Aaron, and Victoria. Loved granddad to Lauren, Olivia, Amanda, Jessie, Rebecca and Robbie. Ken's family would like to thank the intensive care doctors and nursing staff at both Wellington and Hawkes Bay hospitals for their dedication and care of Ken and his family during his illness. A service to celebrate Ken's life will be held at "Stonehaven" Chapel, 10 Peel Street, Waipukurau on Thursday 16th October at 11am. Messages may be sent to: The Hamlin Family, C/- PO Box 200, Waipukurau 4242.



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Published by Hawke's Bay Today on Oct. 13, 2025.

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Ian Hunt

Earlier today

Many memories of Ken from Waipuk primary and CHB College! Ken always had a quick sense of humour and interest in many things. Over the years on visits to Waipuk from Canada would quite frequently see Ken on Ruataniwha St when I was having a coffee at Angkor Wat or walking along. I got to call him "Mr Waipukurau" tongue in cheek as he was the person I saw most frequently! It was great to shoot the breeze and catch up on his life, CHB Settlers Museum was a favorite topic, and others we both knew from school days. Will miss those encounters so RIP Ken and keep the folks in heaven entertained!

Liz Manning

October 14, 2025

I also have fond memories of Ken from our LIC days. RIP Ken

Brent & Elizabeth Smith

October 14, 2025

R.I.P., my friend. A long-serving branch and executive member of the RNZAFA (Holder of the Gold Star Badge), with many years as an Air Force Liaison Officer and supporter of the Air Cadet League and the Air Training Corps.

Nicola Groome

October 13, 2025

Worked with Ken for Livestock Improvement. It was great fun! Always a great sense of humour.

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