1 April 1937 – 24 August 2025
1 April 1937 – 24 August 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Graham, beloved husband and father, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, 24th August 2025, aged 88 years.
Dearly loved husband of Valerie, treasured father and father-in-law of Glenda, Tony and Patsy, and cherished by all his friends and family.
All who knew and loved him are warmly invited to attend a service to celebrate Graham's life at Legacy Funerals, 53 Te Okuroa Drive, Papamoa, on Monday, 1st September 2025, at 10.30 am.
Forever in our hearts.
Tributes may be left below. Communications to the Graham Maplesden family c/- PO Box 3136, Tauranga 3142.
Funeral service held at Legacy Pāpāmoa
We're sorry to hear of your loss Val. We have had many very happy memories together over the years. You have both been wonderful friends to us. Thank you.
Dear Val, Tony and Glenda Graham was a remarkable family man who will be missed. I thank you all for welcoming me into your family in the 90s when I moved to Auckland with my job and didn't know anyone. Regular monthly trips to The Mount to see Glenda and Maplesden family became a normality and you welcomed me with open arms, Graham always had a beaming smile. Graham and Val caught up with my family in UK on their many trips and for that I am truly grateful. Also for the catch ups in Kerikeri if ever you were touring the Far North. I can see where Glenda learned her sense of adventure. Take Care Linda
We will always remember Graham's smile, kindness and warmth. It was such a joy each time when he and Val came to the UK to visit family. We enjoyed many happy occasions exchanging stories about our shared history and getting to know one another. When we visited New Zealand, Graham was the perfect host. He and all of the family made us so welcome and took time to show us the beauty of the country. It was an honour to know Graham and we miss him very much
We have special memories of Graham especially when Don and the boys went tramping and on their many trips. We have kept in touch over the past 65 years plus. We will miss Grahams happy smile. Love to Val and family
Funeral service held at Legacy Pāpāmoa

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