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Ian Michael BALDWIN

Alexandra, Southland

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On Saturday, July 13, 2024, after a short illness, aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Sue, loved father and father-in-law of Michael Baldwin and Penny Gardner, Daniel Baldwin*, Ellen Baldwin and Shaun Fahy*. The most dedicated and fun grandfather to Otis, Stella, Deacon, and Jed. A memorial...

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To sue and your family. So pleased I got the chance to see you both and have a good catch-up at Tuatapere in 2020. To say It was a shock to hear of Ians passing would be minimising it. A awesome man/cousin gone far too soon. Di xx

Ian was one of my teachers at Southland Boys High in the 1980s. A person who certainly got respect from those who knew him. Very sorry to hear of his passing.

Ian and John charged my life. Southern Men.

Our thoughts have been with you since we heard of Ian's passing. A great man who will be remembered by many. Our catchup last year even more special.

So sadden to hear of Ian´s passing, our thoughts are with you Sue & family at this very sad time Stopforth family

Many blessings Sue and family as you move through these days of grieving for a loved husband and father. Wonderful to read of the many tributes recognising the impact Ian made on so many people. Much love to you all. Judith Robinson

Sue, and family We are very sorry to hear of Ian's passing. Ian was well liked by all the staff at Insall Industries where he worked for a time. He always had a great sense of humour and was fun to be around. We valued his friendship and enjoyed his company over the years. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

I was surprised and saddened to hear of Ian´s passing, Sue and family. May the Lord comfort you all at this time. I enjoyed teaching with Ian at SBHS from 1978 until 2003 and my three sons had him as their principal. I was especially appreciative of his leadership as the DP and then as rector from 2000 onwards. As others have noted, he was firm, if not a little scary, but fair and the boys knew that Ian understood where they were coming from. And after hearing some of his experiences as a...

To Sue and family. Our deepest condolences. We held Ian in high regard as a life teacher mentor and roll model to our two boys.His sense of fairness,compassion when needed and straight to the point approach were the greatest lessons they had . Sorry we can't make the service. Our thoughts and love are with you. Kate and Alistair Mackintosh.