Ian Nielsen

27 February 194529 January 2024

Passed away on Monday, 29 January 2024, at Mercy Hospice, in his 79th year. Ian was born on 27 February 1945 in Onehunga, Auckland and was one of the last Master Blacksmiths in New Zealand. He is survived by his sons Kim and Niels, Kim's partner Sandi Good and their children Chase and Summer; his partner Sandy Schade and his brother Paul. His passing leaves ahuge hole in our hearts. Ian's funeral will be held at All Saints Chapel, Purewa Crematorium, 100 St Johns Road, Meadowbank on Friday, 9 February at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers the family request a donation to Mercy Hospice through the link on this page.

Tributes

Ian, you have left a big hole in many hearts we will miss you and your stories, we will miss your capstan, we will miss your forge we will miss your black shop we will miss your bikes But most of all we will miss you who had the biggest heart of All. RIP

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