Sad to hear of Pat's passing. Always one to challenge the status quo. Great ideas and cow centred approach will always be remembered. Condolences to the whole family

To Cynthia & Family We are very sorry to hear of Pat's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Di, Jon, Jess & Alesha (Onaero)

One of the nice guys taken far too soon. My love and thoughts are with Cynthia, Nina, Connie, Roma, Kat and all family. He was held in huge respect and affection by many people, myself included. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, mate xxxxx Love from Maria xxxxx

To Pat Poletti's family. Sorry to hear about Pat and offer our deeply sympathy to you of all. Hope to future in new world one day. Pat's 1st cousin Craig Wright who miss you. Thinking of him. From, Craig and Vikki Wright

To Cynthia and family - Isabel and I extend our sincere sympathy to you all on your sad loss of a good husband and father. David & Isabel Walter

Dear Cynthia and family, I was so sad to hear of Pat's death and my thoughts and prayers are with you.I was at vet school with Pat-Jo Arbuckle in those days-and though I have only seen Pat a couple of times in the intervening years, I will always remember Pat as being larger than life, funny , cheeky and very kind. He was often a shining light in the sometimes dark and hard slog of veterinary studies. Love to you all.

To Cynthia and Pat's family. So terribly sorry to hear that Pat has passed after a hard fought battle. Pat was a very special guy and will no doubt will be sadly missed by many. Jude and Ron xxx

My love and sympathy goes out to you all at this sad time.Thinking of you. Love Bev Magon

Sending our condolences to the Poletti family. Was saddened to hear of Pat's passing. Arohanui from the Ruthe Whanau.

Much Loves an Sympathy Cynthia an Family an all Poleltti Clan , for your loss an passing over of Pat . He will be missed but always in your hearts an ours . Sending you all much Loves . Gavin , Tracey , Craig , Dean Wright . Charlie an extended Family x so feel for you all .

Dear Cynthia and Girls and Dave It is with sadness that I heard last night of Pat's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

Pat will be missed. Thinking of you all. Ian and Daphne

our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Pat will be missed by so many who loved him and cherished his knowledge. sending you all big hugs

To Cynthia and Family Thinking of you at this time. Pat was a good guy

So sorry to hear the news of Pat's passing. Much love and sympathy to you Cynthia and the girls. Al & Tess xx

To Cynthia and Family Thinking of you all at this sad time, our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Love Burgham family

We are most saddened to learn of your loss and offer our deepest sympathy as you grieve for Patrick, celebrate his life, and remember the wonderful times. We hope you are sustained and surrounded by love.

My heart goes out to you with the loss of Patrick. He was one of the most insightful people I worked with. He'll leave a huge gap. Erin Daldry (formerly MAF/MPI)

I am sorry to hear of Pats passing. My deepest sympathy at your time of loss. I pray your sorrow grows lighter as the days go by. Graeme Aiken (former work colleague, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry)

I am so sorry to hear Pat has passed. He fought long and hard to stay with you all. He was a real inspiration with his strength and positive attitude, his ongoing research into treatments that would support him to continue living with you as long as he could. I know he’ll always be missed but he’ll always remain in your hearts.

Dear Cynthia and family Its with much sadness that I see the passing of Pat my deepest sympathy to to you all a passionate forward thinking man gone way to soon he will leave a huge gap in your family many hugs to you all at this very difficult time. kindest regards Peter