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Dr Charles John Perry HOLLINGS
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Charles HOLLINGS Obituary
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for Charles HOLLINGS
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Geoffrey McRae
Yesterday
To Charles family my heartfelt condolences for you pain. I remember Charles warmly and will miss his chats.
Luigi Sussman
Yesterday
Dearest Charles. So sad to hear such a fine friend and colleague of over 25 years has passed on too soon. Your kindness, loyalty and wisdom was so appreciated!
Much love to all your family.
Luigi
Geoff Martin
Yesterday
Such sad news. I started my tramping adventures with
Charles & co exploring the Tararuas & Orongorongas at secondary school & later Silverpeaks at Uni. Fun filled times. Lots of gr8 memories. Condolences to Tom, James & family.
Wendy mackereth
Yesterday
Such a sweet kind man. Gone far too soon.
Liv
Yesterday
My Condolences to Charles's family. I´m so sad to hear of his passing.
He had the kindest heart ..... and his humour was never ending doing rounds on west wing ...always greeting with a smile. You will be missed. RIP Charles
Lars Molving
November 14, 2025
I have known Charles for over forty years, from Medical School in Wellington, then as junior doctors and trainee anaesthetists in Auckland. We ended up as Consultant Anaesthetists together at North Shore Hospital and in private practice for 30 years.
He was always generous with his time and advice, worked extremely hard, was passionate about sailing, and was extremely proud of his family.
Our last memory of Charles was meeting him on his bicycle in Auckland, and hearing him tell us about his recent trip to Capetown to visit Caitlin and meet his new grandson for the first time. It was wonderful seeing him so happy.
Suzanah and Mark Gray
November 14, 2025
We are terribly sorry to hear the news of Charlie´s passing. Devastating. We have such fond memories of good times spent together over the years. He was a medical school classmate a professional colleague and a good friend. Our condolences to all his family and close friends. You will be missed Charlie. Travel well. Mark and Suz.
Jino Jeong
November 14, 2025
I want to say a few words about Charles.
I still remember clearly the time we made ceramics and did the Raku firing at his place. That day and his beautiful space are still in my mind. He really loved art, and he supported me in such a kind and honest way - even buying my work and encouraging me.
Charles had a warm heart and a very gentle smile.
He was a person who made others feel comfortable and welcomed.
I am very grateful that I could spend those moments with him.
I will always remember his kindness.
Sending my sympathy.
Maura Mcphillips
November 14, 2025
Dearest Charles
You were a fine Man. You bought me through 7 Back surgeries.
I really enjoyed all our conversations
You will be greatly missed.
God Bless all your Family.
Rest in Peace. Maura.
Jacqui
November 14, 2025
The gentlest and most humble man I´ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. Charles your gracious spirit was so unique and it was a privilege to have witnessed these beautiful qualities so consistently in such a busy ol' world. You will be remembered with much respect & deep appreciation.
Barbara Hochstein
November 14, 2025
This is devastating to read. I was in the medical school class with Charles and appreciated his support and encouragement during those study days. Great colleague in our registrar years. His parents kindly let me stay as I travelled between Otago and Auckland. My thoughts are with his family.
Ricci
November 14, 2025
Absolutely devastated to hear you´ve gone Charlie. You were one of a magnificent kind. Your sharp wit, compassion and care always made our Theatre lists memorable. Thank you for being such an incredible colleague & friend. Sending much love to your family and children whom you were so immensely proud of. Fly high amigo
Su T
November 14, 2025
Rest in Peace, Charles.
Your kind heart will be missed.
Paul Orsman
November 14, 2025
Sorry to hear of your loss
Paul Orsman
Chris Cochrane
November 14, 2025
I am really shocked to hear of Charle´s death . My condolences to all his family and friends . He will be missed .i have fond memories of sailing Crescendo with him ,Tom and John. I expected to catch-up at the 36 th americas cup that basically Covid cancelled. I did not realize that my last flippant Facebook post in august would be the last. Fair winds Charles I will miss you .
Geraldine Robinson
November 14, 2025
Gee, I will miss your wit and being the only person who can get away with calling me Gerry. Life is really hard when the good guys are taken too soon. A generous man, who is also a great anaesthetist. I will miss you.
Trish Roux de Buisson
November 14, 2025
Charles was a lovely man. He was respected by all who knew him.His dry wit brightened our day at Mercy Ascot West Wing
Gone to soon
Much Aroha to all the family
Trish Roux de Buisson
Burns Family
November 14, 2025
Lovely memories of times shared - growing up together in Wellington.
Sincere condolences to Charles´ family.
Mary, Catherine and Michael
Judith Mason
November 14, 2025
Charles was a very kind neighbour in Herne Bay to my late parents and to myself. I appreciated his support and good humour, in particular the invitations to happy hour next door. My condolences to his family.
Kevin Fenaughty
November 14, 2025
We shared many happy times together at university in Wellington. The parties at the Hollings house on Nicholson Road were epic. So often Charles was our driver in the family Valiant which could seat four in the front! So sad at this news and my condolences to all the family.
Mark Bukofzer
November 14, 2025
So sorry to hear the sad news. We shared many happy times together. He was both a friend and a valued colleague. Condolences to the extended family
Vince Scully
November 13, 2025
Memories of long ago remain
Alastair Hadlow
November 13, 2025
Chuck, I´ll remember the many lists we did together with no complications because a day with no complications was always a great day & we had many great days! RIP, Alastair
Giuseppe Di Bartolo
November 13, 2025
Hello my friend Charles
Good father to your children and good husband
Thank you for been a good friend,anaesthetic colleague,always available to cover patients.
Shall miss the many shared breakfasts,lunches,dinners and cycles around Auckland
Always a smile on your face and especially when you came back from Cape Town and told me about little Ziggy your grandson
I was proud to be your friend and colleague
RIP my friend
Maree and David
November 13, 2025
Very sorry to hear of Charles passing. A very friendly, and warm neighbour. Will miss the driveway chats. Prayers and thoughts are with all the family, especially the boys.
peter vann
November 13, 2025
So shocked to hear about Charles´s sudden demise! Outstanding, wonderful human being! I had the privilege of working with Charles on many occasions both at Auckland and Ascot Hospitals.. His face portrayed, kindness, empathy and love! A dedicated and exceptionally talented Anaesthetist and incredibly compassionate gentleman! my deepest sympathies to his extended family, may you have Peace and Strength from God who gives comfort to all who mourn, may you treasure the beautiful memories...lots of love
Pam Melding
November 12, 2025
So shocked and sorry to hear this news. Charles was my neighbour when he lived at Winn Road in the 1980s and was the best neighbour ever! Charles was just starting out as an anaesthetist then as I was then so we had lots in common, both work and a love of sailing. He was a kind man and so helpful to me. My condolences to the family.
Denise Johnson
November 12, 2025
RIP Charles .. work mate and friend for 34 years. Condolences to family. Where ever your spirit takes you I hope the wind blows strong as you sail into your next chapter . With much respect your friend Denise Johnson
Steve Johns
November 12, 2025
Will always remember Charles as a friendly interested empathetic professional and skilled Anaesthetist at WDHB
Very sad to read this news of his premature passing
My love and condolences to Charles´s Family
Annabel Swain
November 12, 2025
I am a recovery RN and I worked with Charles at Ascot Hospital for a long time! I too remember him as a kind man with a great sense of humour. He used to call me Bella Donna and for all that time I thought he was paying me a compliment. It wasn´t until a few years ago that I found out it´s a form of Deadly Nightshade! I like to think that maybe he did intend it to mean `beautiful lady´ sometimes!
Sue McColl
November 12, 2025
I worked with Charles at the Adventist and Ascot hospital am an R N and Charles was a wonderful kind and caring Dr with a great sense of humour,I enjoyed working with him and am so sad to hear of his passing , sail safe Charles cheers Sue
Marie
November 12, 2025
Sending all my love to Charles's family, especially his adored children. I'm so glad I came to NZ this year and got to see him again. He was his usual kind, generous, loving self. The rose in the photo was planted in my house in Inverness and when he visited he asked me to call it Charlie's rose, so that is what it will always be.
Grant Bourke
November 12, 2025
May you have warm fair winds, fast reaches and plenty of attractive nurses on your course skipper.
Geeta Sangamnerkar
November 12, 2025
Very saddened by the loss of a great colleague. Always willing to help . Rest in Peace my friend
Jayesh
November 12, 2025
Shocked at the sudden loss of a friend and colleague. We trained together in Auckland but though he was ahead of me, we immediately connected when he found out he was in my eldest brother, Paresh's, Medical School class at Otago Medical school.
May his soul rest in peace. May the Almighty give the family strength to weather this immense loss.
Om Shanti Om Shanti Om Shanti.
Om Namah Shivaya Om Namah Shivaya Om Namah Shivaya .
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pishtivardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bhandhanan Mrithyor Mukshiya Mamritat
Om Haum Joom Saha
Om Bhur Buvaha Swaha
Om Tryambakam Yaja Mahe
Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam
Urva Ruka-Miva Bandhanan
Mrityor Mukshiya Mamritat
Swaha Bhuvaha Bhur Om
Saha Joom Haum Om .
Aum Shanti Aum Shanti Aum Shanti
Guy Jukes
November 12, 2025
Deepest condolences to the Hollings family. Chuck will be missed by all who knew him.
Ray Ferner
November 12, 2025
So sad to hear of your passing but great memories. A lifetime of great friendship, countless days on the water testing our sailing skills and sharing time with other yachties.
Sand Piper, Kitty Hawke?? Crescendo, Casper, Animal Crackers, Atomic and Ma Te Wa
Sail on Charles
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