HOLT, Dennis James (Holty)
Peacefully, after a hard fought battle, on July 28, 2025, at Dunedin Hospital, surrounded by family; aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Bev, proud father and father-in-law of Candice and Shea, Leon and Danielle, granddad of Bailey, Harry, Eli, Finley. Loved son of Annie and James, loved brother and brother-in-law of Terry and Rachael*, Leon*, and Mike and Jessie; Lindsay*, Rob and Janet, Rosemary, Anne-Marie and Ken, Debbie and Greg, loved uncle to his nieces and nephews.
Thank you to Dr Fionnuala Fagan and the Oncolgy Department, also the Port Chalmers FENZ for their care.
A celebration of Dennis' life will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, at 2pm, on Monday August 4, followed by private cremation. Messages to 1A Glendermid Close, Sawyers Bay, 9023 or on Dennis' page at http://www.hopeandsons.co.nz where you can access the livestream.
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Dear Bev and family, Our thoughts are with you all on the day we all say farewell to Dennis. Thank you for sharing him with us. Dennis was a part of our team for decades. He was a great employee, workmate, supervisor, designer, dart player, smoker and beer drinker. He not only fitted in with us, he was our pulse, our heart and soul. He was honest, reliable, dedicated, genuine and above all loyal. He always gave his best He could give stick and he could take it, always with a grin. Gone now but not forgotten. With my best wishes and regards. Kevin Mahoney CWDL/SB
We are so sorry for your loss, wishing you peace and comfort today, we will be thinking of you and send all our love.
Dear Bev and family My deepest heartfelt condolences to you all my beautiful cuzzies. Much love, Margaret and family
Dear Bev and family I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dennis. My deepest sympathy goes out to you all. Liz Geddes (ex CRT/Farmlands)
Bev and family, I am sorry that I cannot be there but please no that you are all in my thoughts at this time. I had a lot of respect for Dennis and the battle he endured over the years may you rest in peace brother in law.John Mac
I’m devastated dear sis, Candice ,Shea, Leon, Danielle and Grandson‘s to hear of your loss. You have grown your wings may you fly high and with no more pain. Love you my dear brother-in-law.Rosie💔