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James Ross "Ross" SOMERVILLE
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James SOMERVILLE Obituary
Musician, librarian, editor, linguist, adventurer, enthusiast, friend. Ross died in Wellington on 18 October 2025, aged 74. Loved brother of Helen & Allan, Marg & Allan, Bruce & Rose, and Alan & Ruth, exemplary uncle to Liz, Thomas, Laura; Rosanna, Daniel, Oliver, Max; Walter, Maddie, Nick; Merritt, Peter, Frances; great friend to Rachel Barrowman and many others. There will be a private cremation, and a tribute in memory of Ross is in the planning. Details regarding the memorial service will be updated on Ross's tributes at lychgate.co.nz/upcoming-funerals/ Messages to the family can also be sent c/- Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011.
Published by The Post from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2025.
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Greg Stitt
October 21, 2025
Ross was a good friend from the late 70's in Wellington, and stayed a close companion even after I moved to Sydney 40 years ago. He had a love of music, which we shared. Could always recommend a good book. Quietly spoken but always alert and keen to discuss the world's problems. He emailed me two years ago to say he was coming to Sydney, but they I never heard anything more from him. Tragic how dementia can take hold. I will miss you dear Ross
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