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Ian BOLITHO Obituary
(Retired Post Office/Telecom Engineer). On 31 July 2021 at Johnsonville, dearly loved husband for 57 years of Elaine Bolitho, loved father, father-in-law and grandfather of Sharron, Julian, Rebecca and Samuel Martel; Kaye, Brian, Jessica, Nesya and Estelle Gillies; Geoffrey, Sarah, Joshua, Emily and Hamish Bolitho, and the late Connan Bolitho. Ian, always a proud West Coaster of Cornish mining and Methodist descent, was the loved son of the late Inez and Jim Bolitho, twin brother of the Rev Ruth Caughley and brother of Cherryl Brown. Messages for the family may be left in Ian's tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz. Ian's funeral will be held at Khandallah Presbyterian Church, Ganges Road, Khandallah, on Wednesday 4 August 2021 at 11.00am, followed by a private family burial at Makara Cemetery.
Memories and Condolences
for Ian BOLITHO
11 Entries
August 14, 2021
Collegue of the late Richard Dunstan - died 11/7/21. Pat
Joanne Knight
August 8, 2021
Deepest sympathies. I did not know Ian but I am a descendant of William and Mary Ann Knight and I thank Ian and Elaine for the work put into the book. It is a great legacy and reference for the Knight family. My condolences to your family. Joanne Knight
August 5, 2021
Deepest sympathy to Elaine and family. Many happy family memories of times gone by in Christchurch and Wellington.. Much love to all from the Barnett and Cosslett families. Betty Cosslett.
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August 3, 2021
Deepest sympathy to Elaine and family on the loss of Ian. He will be missed. Sorry I'm unable to be with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Helen Wilson & family
August 3, 2021
Sorry to hear of Ian's passing. Our thoughts and love go to you all
Bruce and Erin Bolitho
August 3, 2021
We sat beside each other in Chemistry and Maths lessons at Reefton He was the brainbox.
Sincerest condolences to the family and especially Ruth.
Reon & Pam Murtha.
Carol & John Denton
August 2, 2021
Our Deepest sympathy Elaine and Family our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Knight Family will be forever grateful to the wonderful contribution Ian made to our family book "Knights from Cornwall". Our love to you all.
August 2, 2021
Ian was one of my respected engineers in the Enginners Office, a good guy.
Barry Jones, Drawing Office.
August 2, 2021
Thinking of Elaine, Ruth, Cherryl and partners and families and sorry I can't be with you. Ian will be missed.
Cousin Jean Wright
Daphne Bloxham
August 2, 2021
Sincerest condolences Elaine & Families on the loss of a loved husband, father, grandfather. With God's help a heartfelt wish to all to stay strong through this sad time. Love Daphne
Pam Ayers
August 2, 2021
Deepest Sympathy to Elaine and Family. Ian and I might have been a little distant cousins but we were family. I too take pride in my West Coast and Cornish Heritage as did Ian. My love to you all
Pam
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