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Kevin TORBIT Obituary

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 14 January 2024, at Kenepuru Hospital, aged 83 years. Loved husband of Christine, and cherished father and father-in-law of Sean and Rosie, Neill and Elite, and Matt and Anna. Treasured granddad of James, Nick, Emilia, Hugo and Mylo. Kevin's life will be celebrated with date and location of service to be confirmed. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance or Mary Potter Hospice would be greatly appreciated.
Published by The Post on Jan. 20, 2024.

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Doris (Tingay) Smith

February 15, 2024

My condolences to the families of Kevin Torbit. I was very sad to read of Kevin's passing and was ready to attend Kevin's funeral when my husband became unwell and I remained at home.
Kevin's grandmother Mary Sloane and my Grandmother Julia McMahon were sisters. My mother, Madge McMahon-Tingay was very fond of both Nancy and Doris Sloane growing up and we visited their houses in Khandallah, with my mother as children. We lived in Johnsonville and Kevin and I were much the same age - I was born Feb 1941 and my maiden name was Doris Tingay. Kevin, I believe, may have attended St Brigid's School in Johnsonville for a little while. I attended that school till I went to St Mary's in Wellington. Please accept my sympathy Kind regards Doris Tingay-Smith.

David Jeffries

January 20, 2024

Deepest sympathy to Christine and the boys with their families. Thanks Kevin for the good times we shared over the years. Rest in Peace ,- good man...

Don Griffin

January 20, 2024

Kay and I have the warmest memories of Kevin, and we extend our heartfelt sympathy to Christine and her children and grandchildren on their loss. We always found Kevin a warm and interesting person who extended a generous and welcoming arm to us both through the marriage of our daughter Rosie to Sean. We will surely miss him. Kevin had an additional link with Eastbourne and ourselves through his longtime friendship with the late John McFarlane, a resident of Eastbourne and a shared friend, stemming from their common love of the one-time Onslow Rugby Club. For many years the annual encounter between Eastbourne Under 85s and their Onslow counterparts was something to savour and elevated by the rivalry and camaraderie generated by Kevin and John. Most certainly days to remember as were the men involved. Don Griffin

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