Sid: we are saddened to learn of your passing and recall many happy times shared over many years. We greatly appreciated your loving care for Shirley who we know loved you and the security you brought to her. Thanks for all that we shared, may you rest in peace. Deirdrie & Peter Stevenson

It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to Sid one who leaves me with treasured memories of hunting, in the woolshed, his singing at the odd party. Just an immense pleasure to be with rest in peace E Hoa

We are sad with Sid’s passing Memory’s have some good times haymaking always the strongest man and would never stop till all hay in those barns, always a good bit of fun and a laugh

From the times you Shirley, Sharon and I spend together at the Okaiawa hotel and at work with the two of us at Taranaki By-Products and the hours we put in. I remember the humor the one liners even in your tiredness hours. Never a dull moment for us mate. Fond memories we will treasure say hi to Shirley for us and have a DB. We will meet again on the other-side. God Bless. Rosey and Sharon.

So sad to hear of Sid’s passing. Such fond memories of this great man at the Okaiawa Hotel in the late 70’s through to the 80’s Sending aroha to you all Fran

So sad to hear of your passing Cousin Sid, although our paths rarely crossed, when they did, we could both pickup from where we left off. I recall many years ago, when You and Shirley were farming near Piopio, Spencer and I and one of our Babies, were on our way home to New Plymouth from Auckland, we got a flat tyre ,and not much money, and late at night. I remembered you lived in the area, after a quick phone call, you were there to pick us up, consequently we stayed for three days, because you put Spencer to work. We had a awesome few days with you and your family. Our Aroha goes out to your Whanau, thinking of you all this day. Rest In Peace Sid. Huiaterangi and the Matoe Whanau

So sorry to read of our dear friend Sid's death. Thinking of you all. Your friends forever the Wakeling Family

Sid, you are such a treasure to our small community and will be dearly missed. Thank you for all the lovely memories, the caring conversations and being the best bus driver the kids could have. Sending love to your family

So sad to hear you have gone ,you will remain in my memories rest easy Dad and I can imagine the look on your face when mum came to greet you on the otherside ,till we meet again be good and hug mum for me love you xx

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Sid was a great neighbour and will be sadly missed by all on Tempsky Road. Malcolm family

Deepest sympathy to Sids family we have lots of fond memories of Sid playing the guitar until the wee small hours and entertaining everyone with his humor Sid and Brian shore south of Perth in the early eighties Sid was a lovely clean shearer and always a lot of fun in the shed we also went hunting pigs deer and turkeys one night we were hunting turkey and bought them home alive and put them in the tack room with Shirley's saddlery ...well you can imagine the mess in the morning. RIP Sid always a great old mate