Wayne Matthew TACON

Passed away peacefully with loved ones present at Wellington Hospital on Wednesday morning, 19th November 2025. Wayne was the loved and respected husband of Jillian, a wonderful father of Scarlett (and her partner Seamus) and Campbell, and beloved brother of Mark and Karen. Adored by his many friends, including colleagues in the School Property Team, Ministry of Education, and he continued to be showered in love and appreciation. We are grateful for the care of Wayne this year by staff at the Bowen Icon Cancer Centre and, particularly, the compassionate and skilled angels in Ward 5 North, Wellington Hospital. A memorial service will be held at the Toitū Pōneke Community & Sports, Kilbirnie, on Monday 8th December 2025 at 11.00am (also streamed and recorded). A private cremation has been held. Messages to the Tacon family may be made online at lychgate.co.nz/messages or posted c/- 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington 6011. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the NZ Cancer Society to help continue the comprehensive support they provide.