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Eric HEATH Obituary
Beloved husband to Barbara, and Daddyo to Maude (Robin), Jan, and the late David. He was 101 years old and had just celebrated 75 years of marriage to Barbara. Brother to Shirley in Perth and father-in-law to Gary, Phil, Andrew and Hide. Adored by his granddaughter Kate, grandson-in-law Durrant, and great-grandkids Vinnie and Leo. WWII veteran, brilliant political cartoonist (with the DomPost for 28 years), artist, sculptor, set-builder, and illustrator of over 100 books. Eric had a way of making you laugh, think, and feel. Boat-builder, sailor, fisherman, animal-lover, afficionado of Bluff Oysters and a passionate advocate for the ocean and its marine life. He became a Taonga of Kāpiti in 2010. We've had a private cremation for Eric, and will hold a bloody good send-off for him in the near future. Our family would like to thank the truly wonderful medical staff and carers at Metlife Coastal Villas Carehome. Eric adored his ginger cats – if you would like to make a donation in his name we would love you to support registered charity Feline Fix. Account 03-0732-0042273-00 Messages to the Heath family may be placed in Eric's Tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz or posted c/-PO Box 723, Paraparaumu 5254.
Memories and Condolences
for Eric HEATH
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Dave Hornblow
August 11, 2025
Lumen accipe et imperti. Eric will be remembered - among many, many other things - for the cartoons he provided for '50 Years' Rolling Along: Reflections on Rongotai College 1928-77'. This he did with no expectation of payment, as was the case for a huge number of his belly-laughable offerings. He was a superbly talented, witty and generous man. His light will continue to be passed on.
Brent Webling
August 3, 2025
A good man who always had time for a chat with a young reporter starting out at The Dom in the early 70´s. Great times. Rest well.
Adrian Broad
August 3, 2025
I had the pleasure of knowing Eric when I worked at The Dominion Advertising Department in the 70's.
My sincere condolences to Jan and the family.
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