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Michael BOYCE

Michael Leslie Patrick "Mike" BOYCE

FUNERAL HOME

Robert J Cotton Funeral Directors

697 Main Street

Manawatu, Manawatu-Wanganui

Michael BOYCE Obituary

On Sunday 1st March after a short illness, aged 72. Beloved husband and best friend of Rosemary - "Have I told you today I love you". Loved and dearly missed father and father-in-law of Hadley, Libby and Cam, and Paul, and grandfather of Theo and Ivy. Admired, respected and loved step-father and father-in-law to Malcolm and Victoria, and Nigel, and "best" Grandad Mike to Rory and Sasha. Loved brother and brother-in-law of David and Pam, and Kathryn, and Uncle Mike to his nieces and nephews. Best friend and North Bro to brother-in-law Stephen and Linda. As per Mike's wishes a private farewell has been held. Messages to the Boyce family, c/- 697 Main Street, Palmerston North 4414.


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Published by The Post on Mar. 7, 2026.

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Joan Perrin

March 20, 2026

Always enjoyed working with you Mike at OBO. You became a lovely friend after I left OBO and I always enjoyed our coffee catchups. You will be missed. My thoughts are with you Rosemary and family

Mark and Delwyn Learmonth

March 13, 2026

Can't believe it. Our heartfelt thoughts are with Rosemary and Hadley, Libbey,Paul . Our deepest sympathy. Regards Mark and Delwyn Learmonth.

Janice Harrington

March 9, 2026

To Rosemary and family, so sorry to hear of your loss of Mike! Sending you much love, Janice and Kerry Harrington

Diane Emery ( formerly Flyger)

March 8, 2026

Hadley and family, I was so sorry to hear your Dad had died. I remember his support back in the day for all you mountain bike boys . He was such a super nice man. Thinking of you at this very sad time, Diane ( formerly Flyger) .

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The McKees

March 8, 2026

So sad to hear of Mikes passing. He was a great guy with a great mind, helped set up and keep our ovens etc running. Was liked and will be missed by us and our staff members. Thoughts are with his family at this sad time. Doug,Kathy,Gary and Tanya McKee and staff at McKee plastics.

Graeme Eaton

March 8, 2026

To Mike's Family.
He was a great neighbour to me at Awahuri in the early days

Lance Pettigrew

March 8, 2026

To Rosemary and Mike's children and families. I'm very sorry to hear of your loss of Mike. A good neighbour and friend both at Awahuri and Robert's line. Mike always made time to say good day and can I do anything to help. Our thoughts are with you all. Lance and Jenny Pettigrew.

Judi and Michael Driscole and family

March 7, 2026

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Michael. He was a close friend of our family for many years from when our children were at school together. All our love to you Rosemary, Hadley, Libby, Paul and families.

Phil and Margaret Lyne

March 7, 2026

So shocked and saddened to learn of Mike's passing. He was a wonderful neighbour to us in Sutherland Crescent. Our love and deepest sympathy to his family.

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Robert J Cotton Funeral Directors

697 Main Street Palmerston North, Manawatu