Also known as "Jim"
2 February 1935 – 28 September 2025
Also known as "Jim"
2 February 1935 – 28 September 2025
DUNN Harold James “Jim”: Peacefully at Trinity Home and Hospital on Sunday 28th September 2025. Age 90 years. Beloved Husband of Noeline. Cherished Dad of Robert & Janice, Lynette & Jim Gargan, Marlene & Kevin Hills. Adored Granddad of Terrence & Amanda Dunn, Vaughan & Jessie Dunn, Cassandra & Glen Fendall, Phillip & Lisa Gargan, Nicola & Brent Cudby, Daniel, and Jessica McCall; and Megan. Loved Great Granddad of Callum, and Holly Gargan; Harrison, and Caitlin Dunn; Liam, Blake, and Emily Fendall, Maliah, and Aaron Cudby; Jai McCall; Morgan, and Fergus Dunn. Son of the late Madge & Arthur Dunn, and stepson of Dick Symes. Brother of Wally & Faye, Brian & Myra, and Ian & Peta Symes. A time to celebrate a life well lived will be held at the TSB hub, Camberwell Road, Hawera, on Friday 3rd October 2025, commencing at 11am. Followed by a private cremation A livestream of Jim’s service will be available on his tribute page at www.hardingsfunerals.co.nz/tributes

Funeral service held at TSB Hub
Remembering with love and fondest memories Jim. Our Auroa days of our lives all together so wonderful . Love and bless Noeline and family
Dear Jimmy, how we used to enjoy any visit from you, your wonderful smile & humour, always calling me ‘Jeni jammy face’ to which I would reply ‘Jimmy jammy face’! And the cheek we gave you when you brought your ‘girlfriend’ Noeline out to meet us. What a great person you were, and now your loving family & friends will have many wonderful memories to carry with them. Loving thoughts to you Noeline & your family, Jeni.
Sending our sincere condolences to Noelene and the Dunn family. Knowing them from the Auroa days to ending up as neighbours on Princes Street for many years.
Uncle Jim was a giant of a man to me as he had endless kindness and enthusiasm for everyone in his life. He was such a special person and someone who is a true saint. Uncle Jim will always remain one of the most special people in my life. We will all miss him dearly. Best wishes to Aunty Noelene and the rest of the family. Brian
Watching from afar and missing you so much Uncle Jim. No-one ever felt alone when you were around. Love you so much. All my love to Aunty Noelene, Robert, Lynette, Marlene and families. Thinking of you all always.
Sorry we couldn't be there today sending much love Too Aunty Noeline, Robert, Lynette, Marlene and their families
I remember Jim from our school days in Lepperton. We were in the same class and I remember he sat right behind me. Later on he married my cousin Noeline and I was a bridesmaid at their wedding. I was saddened to learn of his passing. He was a very caring and kind person and a true gentleman. Sympathy and condolences from Beverley, Gerad and Adrian (UK) and Stephen and Laura (USA) Our thoughts are with Noeline and all the family at this sad time. May his soul rest in peace.
To Mrs Dunn, Robert, Lynette, Marlene and Families So sorry for your loss. We have such fond memories of Mr Dunn. Especially his patience and humor, in teaching and coaching badminton. A well-respected member of the Auroa community. yours sincerely Dawne & Keith Benefield
Aunty Noeline, Robert, Lynette, Marlene and families so sorry to hear of Uncle Jims passing, thoughts are with you all at this time. Kind Regards Anne, Graham and Family.
Noeline, Robbie and Family we offer you our sincere sympathies at this sad time It is time to recall everything we enjoyed in our younger days in Lepperton and occations we have come together over the years We will miss the smiling face and the chuckle

Funeral service held at TSB Hub

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