23 August 1956 – 4 January 2025
23 August 1956 – 4 January 2025
He pānui tēnei mai i a Haven Falls Whangārei
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, o tēnā hapū, o tēnā iwi, tēnei te mihi ki a koutou katoa
Bereavement pānui on behalf of the Dowd whānau regarding the passing of their beloved husband, dad, grandfather, brother, uncle and dear friend Bryan Wilfred Charles Dowd who sadly passed away on the 4th of January 2025 at Whangārei Base hospital. Matua Bryan will stay in our care at Haven Falls Funeral Home until the 8th of January. Matua will then travel to his daughter's home where he will lay in state until 9am the 9th of January. Bryan’s service will be held at Haven Falls Funeral Home the 9th of January, commencing at 11:30am followed by refreshments and a private ceremony at Maunu Crematorium.
Feel free to contact Haven Falls Funeral Home, for any information.
Ngā mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa
Moe mai rā rangatira, he matua toa kia koe, hoki ki ngā matua tūpuna kua wehe, haere, haere, hoki atu
Funeral service held at Haven Falls Whangarei
Liz, John and all the Dowd and Ryan family. So so sorry to hear of untimely passing of your poor Dad who we know you simply adored xx You always smiled when you mentioned 'Dad'. Please know we are all thinking of you across the pond. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Pat, Sarah, Jack and Rìan xxxx
Sending our deepest sympathies to you Michelle and family
Deepest sympathy Liz John and family on the sad passing of your dad Liz may his gentle soul rest in peace.
My sympathies to Michelle and the family. Brian was an absolute gem, always up for a dive off the coast when you guys were still up Coromandel ways. I'm so sorry I couldn't be there today, sending love and thinking of you all. Gone too soon
Our sincerest sympathy to Michelle and your family…. A wonderful funny guy…we will miss our visits in Invercargill…
So sorry we can’t be there today.We realise what a loss Bryan will be to all the family. Such vitality lost too soon. Love to all, Bev & Warren
So sorry I can't be with you guys today. I fully understand how you are feeling & send all my love. Bryan was, and always will be dear to me.
to michele and family .sorry cant be with at this sad time.Michele I know what your must be feeling on loss of loved one.Thinking of you and sending my love Barry
Funeral service held at Haven Falls Whangarei

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