Also known as "Max"
19 March 1927 – 27 December 2024
Also known as "Max"
19 March 1927 – 27 December 2024
Peacefully at Jean Sandel Retirement Village, Friday 27 December 2024, aged 97.
Dearly loved husband of the late Rona for 65 years.
Loved Dad of Russell and Helen, and Nigel and Trish.
Adored Grandad of Julie, and Tash and Rob; Josh, Sorrel, and Yvette and Justin and Great Grandad Maxi of Jai, Emme, and Riley.
Messages for Max’s family may be left on his tribute page at eagars.co.nz/max.
As Max wished a private family service has been held.

To Russell, Helen and family So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Legg Sr. Although I did not have the priviledge of meeting him, it sounds as though he was a true gentleman with a great sense of humour - such fine attributes. Thinking of you with sympathy, Bob Richards
My condolences to all the family, I loved working with Max in the laboratory at the Rennet Co. Eltham in the 70’s and 80’s. He was such a great boss, full of knowledge, had a great sense of humour and loved talking about his orchids. Thinking of you all.
Dear Russell, Nigel and families. So sorry to hear of Max's passing. Mum & Dad (Betty & Brian Smith) enjoyed many happy times together over the years. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
I want to express my deepest sympathy and heart felt condolences to Russell, Nigel and families. Max was a true gentleman, kind, caring and thoughtful. In addition he had a great sense of humour and loved a good laugh. He was interested in the world around him and he was a true scientist, always looking at things from alternative perspectives. Most of all, he loved his family immensely. Rona, Russell and Nigel were the apples of his eye. Fred and Elsa would wish to say their goodbyes if they could.


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