4 September 1939 – 4 April 2025
4 September 1939 – 4 April 2025
McMANAWAY Dennis Michael. On Friday 4 April 2025 Dennis got his wish and died in Little Wanganui, aged 85 years.
Dearly loved husband of the late Nita.
Loved father and father-in-law of Denice and Wally Horncastle, Campbell and Lyndsay, and the late Warren.
Grandad of Bradley, Phillip, Michelle, Warren, Ryan, Stephanie, and old Grandad of Jacob, Mylee, Nathan, Rylie, Alice, Lenix, Hudson, Zane, Wallace, Oliver, Thomas, Emilie, and Sam.
A service to celebrate Dennis's life will be held at the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, Shelley Beach, Picton, at 2.00pm, on Wednesday 9th April 2025 followed by a private interment.
Dennis will be at home on Wednesday morning
from 11 - 1 for anyone who would like to pay their respects.
Messages for the Mcmanaway family can be sent to 22 Waikawa Road, Picton 7220, or left online at www.shoneandshirley.co.nz/tributes
Funeral service held at Queen Charlotte Yacht Club Shelley Beach, Picton.
Muriel and I extend deep sympathy to the McManaway Family. I have many memories of time spent with Dennis, and also Nita during the early formative days of Riverton Fishermen’s Co Ltd
Sincere condolences to Campbell, Lyndsay and all the family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. It was a pleasure knowing you Dennis when we met at some speedway meetings. R.I.P
Condolences to the family. It was always good to catch up with Dennis in Riverton or down Tory channel. Loved having one or two with him whilst sharing stories of times past. He certainly was one of life's characters.
Bigs hugs to all. Uncle D was a real character. He will be missed by many.
Thinking of you all at this sad time . May your happy memories bring you peace and comfort.
To Campbell and the McManaway Whanau, sorry to read of Dennis's passing. Please except my sincere condolances. Many a few ales and games of pool when myself and the late Mathew Kahuroa used to travel up to Picton. John Pennicott
Sorry to learn of Dennis's passing. We will miss his wide smile and another story on our next visit to Picton. A life well lived. Rest easy Dennis.
Sorry to hear of Dennis’s passing. Thinking of you all. Regards Jenny Wills
Dennis took no prisoners and I had huge respect for his integrity A good man and friend I will miss his occasional words of wisdom
Funeral service held at Queen Charlotte Yacht Club Shelley Beach, Picton.

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