Roger James Macdonald

17 October 197210 September 2024

After a long brave battle Roger passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday 10th September 2024 aged 51 years. Soulmate of Kirsten Forder. Loved Father of Jaiden, Jake and Ricki-Lee, Alesha and (Fanny) Nathaniel, Ash and Laura, Ayla, and Esma. Loved and adored brother of Jodie and Nev, and Lee and Mel. Please feel invited to come and celebrate Roger’s life at the Taranaki Crematorium on Saturday the 14th of September 2024, at 10:30 am. After the service refreshments will be held at the Westend Bowling Club, and if you would like to bring to bring a plate it would be appreciated. As we all know Roger touched the lives from many different circles, but out of respect for his whanau we kindly ask that all gang patches and colours stay at home

Tributes

So sorry to read this Kirsten, sending our sympathy on your loss

Cartwright family

So sorry for your loss, you’ll be missed by many xx thinking of you all at this sad time. Mandy xx

Mandy benn

Thoughts & prayers out to you Roger & family..rest in peace mate..no,party in heaven..cheers to you

Brendon Gill

Rest Easy Roger Sending love to Kirsten and Whanau 💔 from your Chatham islands Whanau 😢❤️

Jane King

So much love for your beautiful family with this loss, You were a legend in your own right , Rest Easy now you deserve it xx

Jo & Dion Whittaker

Rest easy Roger you were such a character will miss seeing you drive past and tooting like a mad man, and to Kirsten and whanau we are so sorry for your loss x

Pola McCallum

Roger, you were a bloody good bloke, met you and Kirsten about 9 years ago when we worked for LIC. You then became friends with Daniel. Every time we seen you, you just knew how to put a smile on someone's face. You will be very missed, Roger. Love from us. ❤

Sarah Ruffle
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