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Passed peacefully on 12th August 2025
20 August 1941 -12 August 2025 aged 83 years

On Tuesday 12 August Laurie peacefully passed away at Lexham Park Rest Home.
Loved and adored husband of MaryAnn. Beloved husband of the late Maureen.
Treasured father of Cambell and Gillian; father-in-law to Scott, Lydia, Louci. Adored grandfather of Sophie, Tasmyn, Tyler, Mitchell, and Great grandfather of Lyla.
Loved and respected stepfather of Rachel and Jodi; father-in-law to Justin and Dom. Adored grandfather to Tema, Pita and Jai.
A cherished brother, uncle and friend to many.
The family would like to acknowledge the Lexham Park Rest Home staff for the care and support they showed Laurie and family in his final days.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to Waipuna Hospice.

He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Kua hinga te tōtara i Te Waonui-a-Tāne. The tōtara tree has fallen in Tāne's great forest.
A celebration of Laurie’s 83 years will be held at Fairview Golf Club, 34 Sharp Road, Aongatete on Monday 8th September at 1pm.

Tributes to Laurie’s family may be left below.

Correspondence for the Lauie Harris Family may be sent c/- PO Box 3136, Tauranga 3142.