Maxwell Trewby Lovelace Bull

Also known as "Trewby"

7 April 193325 September 2024

Born 7 April 1933 in Whangarei. Passed away on 25 September 2024 in Waipu, aged 91.

Loving husband of the late Rosie for 55 years; now reunited.

Much-loved father and father-in-law of Trish and Derek Godfrey, Raewyn and Scott Chaplow.

Treasured Poppa of Jackson, Bethany, Aaron and Jonathan Godfrey, Amy and Zac Chaplow.

Trewby was the eldest son of the late Max and Susie Bull and brother of Pat, Enid and Frank.

The family wishes to thank the amazing staff at Ultimate Care Ranburn in Waipu.

A Memorial Service will be held at Christ the King Anglican Church, 9 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai on Friday 11th October at 1:30pm.

You are welcome to join the family in celebrating Trewby’s life in person or via the livestream on this page. (A private cremation has taken place).

Feel free to leave a tribute below.

Funeral service held at Christ the King Mangawhai Anglican Church

Tributes

So miss my beautiful neighbors its very quiet around here now . You girls did so well with your speeches it was the Trewby and Rosie I loved Didn't realize he was a rugby man some thing we never talked about . Or a horse rider Trewbs did so much for the community you should be very proud Hopefully see you up here over the summer period All my Love Roger

Roger Kendall

We remember Trewby with much affection and have many happy memories of our friendship His time in Ohaeawai managing the Ken Ludbrook's farm will be remembered by the Ludbrook family with respect. He played rugby for Ohaeawai and locked the scum with Tuiti Apiata who had many a story about their skills ! The team photo is in the Ohaeawai Rugby club rooms. We were unable to attend his funeral but send Trewby & Rosemary's family every best wish. Sam & Chris Ludbrook.

Sam & Chris Ludbrook
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