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Richard MCELWEE Obituary
McELWEE,
Richard Graeme Clayton:
On Tuesday, 12th April 2022, in Taupo. Dearly loved husband of Christine. Loved brother of Lois Neunz, Sarah Oakshott and the late Ann Blunt. Loved brother-in-law of Angus Oakshott. Loved father of Alistair, Tony and Kate Aitken. Loved father-in-law of John and Sean. Loved stepfather of Tessa. Loved Grandfather of Rebecca, Lydia and Michaela. Loved Grandpa Clayton of Hugh and Grace. A Service to celebrate Clayton's life will be held in St Andrew's Anglican Church, Titiraupenga Street, Taupo on Friday 22nd April 2022 at 2pm. Communications to: McElwee Family, P.O.Box 755 Taupo 3351. Taupo Funeral Services Ltd.
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Your daughter, Kate, who loved you to the moon and back.
July 15, 2023
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Kate Aitken
May 18, 2022
Dad,
Thank you for the love, the laughter and light that was you. I´ll never forget you and your generosity of spirit, your desire to find the good in everyone and your compassion. I loved your sense of the ridiculous and that you were a cat whisperer. I miss you. Xxxxx
Graham & Juliet Clayton
April 18, 2022
Offering our sincere sympathy to you at this sad time. Kind regards and blessings
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