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SHORTALL, Perry John: 

Peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday 11 November 2025, aged 77 years.

Dearly loved husband and lifelong companion of Margaret. Treasured Dad of Stacey, Paula, Joanne, and James, and father-in-law of Greg, and Rachelle. Cherished Pop of Maggie, James, Jacob, Sarah, Kate, Thomas, Tyler, Zoe, Ethan, Annie, Lucy, Beth, Puipui, Leo, and Bhavya, and the late Rory.

A good man who worked hard, loved deeply, and will be profoundly missed.

R.I.P

Special thanks to the staff in the Oncology Department at Crest Hospital and Arohanui Hospice for the special care over his final journey.

Vigil prayers will be held at the family home at Woodlands at 6pm on Thursday 13 November 2025, and a Requiem Mass to celebrate Perry’s life will be held at St Brigid’s Catholic Church, 4 Monmouth Street, Feilding, on Friday 14 November 2025 at 1pm, followed by interment at Feilding Cemetery.

Messages for the Shortall family may be sent to c/o 29 Beattie Street, Feilding 4702.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to Arohanui Hospice would be appreciated via www.arohanuihospice.org.nz .