Dennis Michael McManaway

4 September 19394 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.

Tributes

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

Cam McCulloch

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

Mike Dixon

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.

Wayne Feaver

Bigs hugs to all. Uncle D was a real character. He will be missed by many.

Jennie

Thinking of you all at this sad time . May your happy memories bring you peace and comfort.

Jennie

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

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.

Bill & Julie Smellie

Sorry to hear of Dennis’s passing. Thinking of you all. Regards Jenny Wills

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

Phillip Carey
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