Sorry, meant to read Hannah & Kenny

To Marie, Scott & Ruth, Kelli & Ben & Hannah & all Grandchildren. Sincere condolences 💐. You will all have special memories to take with you into the future.. Graham, a quiet man with a lovely smile. Always a chat whenever meeting at school or wherever. Best caretaker of a school ever. Rest easy Graham. Wendy Clement 🙏

So sorry to hear of Graham's passing. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Thinking of you Marie and Family b Stay together lovelies xxx Davina & boys

Dear Marie and family, Our condolences to you. Graham was an outstanding Property Manager and respected staff member of Okato College. Our property and environs were kept up to the highest standard, thanks to Graham.He was a loyal coastal man who loved to talk on the quiet about the local rugby teams and sport in general. He always went the additional mile and I could totally trust him regarding g property matters at the School. Rest in Peace Graham. Brett and Margie Sloan

To Marie Sending you and your family love. Our condolences to you all along with our thoughts and prayers.

We are so sorry to hear about Graham. He was a quiet man with some brilliant one liners. A fond memory is trying to get him to lip synch to Queens ‘Don’t stop me now’. Sending lots of love to the Dudley Family xx

To Marie and Family Sorry to hear of Grahams passing. Sending our condolences to you all.

Sincere sympathy to the Dudley family on Graham's passing..special thoughts with Scott, Ruth and the kids. May Graham rest in peace

Our sincere sympathy to Marie, Scott, Ruth, Bailey, Connor, Kera, Tinta, Johnny and the extended Dudley families on the sad loss Graham. He was a real gentleman and we have lovely memories of Graham from our trip to N.Z. and his visit to Ireland. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Marie Scott Ruth Bailey Connor Kera Tinta and Johnny and extended Dudley family. So sorry to hear of Grahams passing. A true gentleman and always a pleasure to meet him. Eileen and myself always enjoyed meeting Graham and Marie on our trips to NZ. May he rest in peace

Please express our sincere condolences to Marie, Scott, Kelly & Hannah and families for the loss of a loved husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by you all.

Condolences to your family kelli rest in peace xxxx renee and chase

The Butterworth family extend their condolences to the Dudley family. Graham was a highly respected member of the Okato College community with many years of dedicated service. We remember Graham fondly - always reliable, helpful and forever cheerful. May he rest in peace.

Marie,Scott, Kelly, Hannah, Partners and Grandchildren. Very sorry to hear of Grahams passing.He was a lovely man. On my first visit he took me on a tour round the mountain to show off some of taranaki's beauty. May he rest in peace. Ciaran, Joanne,Senan,Katie and Robyn O Connor

The Dudley family, Our condolences to you Marie, and your family whom we came to know well through their schooling, as it was with your daughter-in-law, Ruth. Graham will be fondly remembered by Marg and I, as a reliable, resourceful and tireless 'workmate' who always did his best to prioritise staffs needs. He was always so proud of his family and loved sharing things about them.

Sincere Sympathy to Marie Scott Ruth Bailey Conor Kera Ti ta Johnny on the sad passing of Graham May his gentle soul rest in peace

So sorry to hear of Graham's death. What a lovely gentleman he was. Fond memories of himself and Marie coming to Ireland and especially to Kildorrery. It was always a pleasure to meet him. Sincere sympathy to Marie, Scott,Kelli and Hannah,extended family and adored grandchildren. Thinking of you all. May Graham rest in peace.

So very sorry to hear of Graham's passing, like everybody who ever met Graham, wonderful memories of a lovely, gentle courteous human being, it was a pleasure to have known him. My condolences to Marie, Scott, Ruth, Bailey, Conor, Kera, Tinta, Johnny Gus and the extended Dudley family. I know he played a big part in all your lives and leaves a huge void. I did not see him when I visited in January but I have wonderful memories of their trip to Ireland. Rest in Peace Graham.

We had the pleasure of meeting Graham and Marie in Ireland and New Zealand. Graham was always very nice to us and great company. May he rest in peace. Eamon and Niamh

Dear Marie and family We were so sad to hear the news of Graham's passing. We are all thinking of you and sending you love and hugs. The Girls from Arthaus xxx

Dear Marie and families We are thinking of you at this very sad time.

Our sincere Thoughts and Prayers are with you Marie and all the family. Love Kath & Darcy Julian & family.

So sorry to hear of Graham's passing, sincere condolences to the Dudley family. Thinking of you at this hard time

Such sad news thinking of you all at this sad time From Shamus & Debbie Vanner

To Marie and family, so sorry to see the sad news of Graham’s passing. Thinking of you all and sending you hugs. Cherish all the special memories and the wonderful times you have had.

I don’t know what to say but I’m truly gonna miss you and gonna miss all the amazing Christmas moments and all the times we played cricket and croquet in the back yard I love you a lot and I can’t believe your gone but at least your in a better place now I wish I could see you one way time I miss you pops

To Marie and Family so sorry to hear the passing of Graham thinking of you all at this sad time

Poppa you were the kindest man i have ever known. Our pillar, our guide, and our greatest example of love. To know Poppa was truly to love him. His smile could light up the darkest day, and his laugh. oh, that laugh was the kind that made you forget your worries and just be present in the joy of the moment. He welcomed everyone with open arms and made each of us feel deeply seen and loved. Poppa played a huge role in raising us grandchildren. He wasn’t just a grandparent he was a teacher, a protector, a gentle hand, and a strong shoulder. He helped shape who we are with patience, wisdom, and unconditional love. The lessons he gave us, the values he lived by, and the memories we made with him will live on in all of us. His presence was a constant in our lives, his love a foundation we could always rely on. It’s hard to imagine this world without him but I find comfort in knowing that his spirit is now a part of everything I do. Thank you, Poppa, for being everything to us.
We love you more than words can ever say. Until we meet again, rest easy. We’ll carry your light with us, always.

its so hard to find the right words to say goodbye. you were the heart of our family , strong, gentle, and always full of love. ill miss your stories, your laugh, and the way you could make everyone feel safe just by being there. thank you for every memory, every lesson, and every bit of love you gave so freely. you showed us what family really means. i will spend every second , every minute, every hour , every day missing you , but my heart knows how much you love me. rest peacefully now, poppa. youll always be with us in our hearts, our thoughts, and everything we do. we love you forever. i promise to protect and love nana just the way you would want. i love you always and forever - myah xx

As we say goodbye to not just a father-in-law, but to a man who deeply touched my families lives. He was a source of quiet strength, wisdom, and unwavering support. Whether through his kind words, his steady presence, or the stories he shared, he left behind a legacy of love, integrity, and resilience. Although I never made the greatest first impression, eventually Graham welcomed me into the family not just with open arms, but with an open heart. In time, (a really long time 25+ years) he became more than just family by marriage—Very early he became someone I respected, looked up to. His guidance, his humor, and his unwavering devotion to his loved ones will never be forgotten. As we say goodbye, we carry with us the lessons he taught and the memories he gave so generously. Though his absence leaves a space that can never be filled, his spirit lives on in each of us—in the values he lived by and the love he gave so freely. I thank you for allowing me to care and love for one of your daughters, I thank you for helping raise our children and always being a pillar of support and strength. Method will still look for the bear that you both searched diligently for in the Okato bush. Rest peacefully, Graham Thank you for everything.

Rest in peace now Graham. Thank you for all the hard mahi (work) you did as the Caretaker at Okato College, especially to the rose bushes in the raised gardens outside the Woodwork & Home Ec Tech block. Thoughts & prayers to Marie, Scott, Kelli, Hannah, & your families.