Also known as "Ted"
4 April 1925 – 26 May 2026
Also known as "Ted"
4 April 1925 – 26 May 2026
SHEEHAN, Edward (Ted) - On 26 May 2026, passed away peacefully at Rita Angus Retirement Village, aged 101 years.
Dearly loved husband of Barbara for 65 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Denise & Philip, Ramon & Sharon, Darryn & Karen, and Sophia & Graeme.
Devoted and much-loved Pops of Stephen, Josh, Gabriel, Leonie, Stella, Jack, Anthony and Lily-Rose. Loved Great-Grandpop of Juanita.
Loved and missed by all his wider family and friends.
A special thank you to the wonderful staff at Rita Angus Retirement Village for their care and support.
Messages and tributes can be posted to 56 Onepu Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6022 or placed in Ted’s tribute book on this page (where you can also join the service via livestream).
Ted’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the church of St Anthony, Falkirk Ave, Seatoun, Wellington on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 at 11:00am, thereafter interment at Mākara Cemetery.

Funeral service held at St Anthony's Catholic Church, Holy Trinity Parish
Safe travels on your next journey Ted, you had an amazing and enjoyable life and I wish you well as you go to a beautiful and happy place up over the rainbow. As the saying goes WHERE THE CATERPILLAR ENDS THE BUTTERFLY BEGINS
On behalf of the family of Hind Shaheen Fakhry Kairouz, our sincere condolences. May he rest in peace.

Funeral service held at St Anthony's Catholic Church, Holy Trinity Parish

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