The battle was long and rough, it ended as he wanted.
Final call on Friday 8th of December 2023 at 5.20am.

Loving father of many, grandad of some, great grandad of a few,
an uncle, brother, brother-in-law and friend of others.
Special mention to Margaret from Aged Care – thank you.
To Tom’s housemates and staff at O’Connor Home – it was Tom’s pleasure meeting you all.
“We’ll meet again don’t know where don’t know when”.
Thank you to the staff at Te Nikau Grey Hospital for your help and support.

Messages to 7 Stout Street, Westport 7825.
In accordance with Tom’s wishes cremation has taken place
and a private service will be held.

Tom leaves us with a ‘LEG-acy’ …
“Be kind to each other.
Always remember, every day above ground is a good day
and always strive to put your best foot forward”
Love to you all. Good bye.”

Land where the mountains touch the sea
And the plains are narrow and green
Where bush enfolds with its rounded forms
And God’s face is clearly seen
Here I shall stay and claim my space,
Here I delight to be.
For the Coast is my chosen dwelling-place
Cast between the alps and the sea.

Scene of the shipwreck and the mine
Smell of bush and songbird’s sounds
Skies which weep their nurturing tears
And where the sunlight’s hues abound
Here I shall stay and claim my space Here I delight to be.
For the Coast is my chosen resting-place
Cast between the alps and the sea.