Also known as "Syd"
1 February 1944 – 8 October 2025
Also known as "Syd"
1 February 1944 – 8 October 2025
Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, aged 81. Dearly loved husband of Dianne. Cherished Father and Father-in-law of Rhys & Tania, Cherylynn, Todd & Toni, and Kristine. Loved Grandad of his many grandchildren.
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A service to celebrate Syd’s life will be held at Taranaki Crematorium Chapel, 629 Junction Road, New Plymouth on Tuesday 14 October 2025 at 1.00pm
In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Taranaki Rescue Helicopter.

Funeral service held at Taranaki Crematorium Chapel
Dear Diane and Family, We were so sorry to read of Syd’s passing and send our deepest condolences. A gentleman now at rest. RIP Syd Peter & Julie Fleming
It was sad to hear of Sid‘s passing. Sid was likeable and hard-working, but also a very humble and sincere person. He was a very good friend to my late father and my mother (Merv and Shane Hancock). My condolences to Diane and family. RIP Sid you deserve it.
Dear Dianne and Family We are very sorry to hear of Syd's passing. A wonderful man and family that I had the privaledge of knowing when my father Neill passed. Sorry we lost touch. Kind Regards Lynda Robb and Jamie McKay and now our son Jacob. Thoughts and love with you all
Sharing the sad loss of our mate Syd with sympathy and thinking of Dianne & family with special love. Will miss your kindness and that cheeky grin!
Dianne sorry to hear of Sids passing
Dianne and Family, Very sorry to hear of Syds passing, a very true friend now at peace. Sorry I cannot be with you. Take care Carol Burnard and Family
With sincere condolences to Dianne & family on the passing of Syd. Very fond memories are held of Syd from the years we spent on the 'Racing for All' case as a result of the 'blackballing' by SRC. He was a genuine, down to earth man who was fiercely loyal & passionate to what he believed in. Always willing to battle for what was right & help ensure that justice prevailed. His efforts & friendship will not be forgotten. Rest peacefully now Syd, you've earned it.

Funeral service held at Taranaki Crematorium Chapel

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