Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 4th June 2025, at Pohlen Hospital, Matamata. Aged 77. Much loved husband of Shirley. Loved stepfather of Alyshia and Ben. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Keith and Jane, John and Sue, Sandra and Mike. Dearly loved uncle of David's neices and nephews. A service to celebrate David's life will be held in St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Meura St, Matamata, at 1.00pm on Monday, 9th June, followed by a private cremation. In honour of David, please consider donating to The Cancer Society, donations may be left here at the service. or made directly to the Cancer Society in memory of David. Livestream link available at watersonsfuneralservices.co.nz (under funeral recordings). All communications c/- the Rea family to 6 Tamihana St, Matamata.

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Published by Waikato Times from Jun. 6 to Jun. 7, 2025.

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Debbie Hawke

June 9, 2025

Sending most heart condolences to Shirley and the Rea families on the passing of David much love to all Paddy and Debbie

Frances Feek

June 9, 2025

Thinking abd praying for you Shirley .
Mum and Dad always spoke highly of David

Jodi & Alan

June 7, 2025

Sorry to hear of the passing of David. We live across the road (and just down a bit), and always used to see him walking up & down Peria Road and used to wave. a Hello. He was a strong man and a gentleman. Thinking of you Shirley, and family. from Jodi & Alan.

Anne and Phillip Taylor

June 6, 2025

Phillip and Anne are overseas at the moment but are heart goes out to you. David was a wonderful man. Phillip enjoyed his company at bowls and calling in for a chat. Love to you all. Phill and Anne

June 7, 2025

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 4th June 2025, at Pohlen Hospital, Matamata. Aged 77. Dearly loved husband of Shirley. Loved stepfather of Alyshia and Ben. Dearly loved brother-in-law of Elisabeth, Nancy and Peter, Wendy and Kleve, Harold and Carolyn Eggink. Uncle of his nephews and nieces.

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