DOUGHERTY, William Francis (Bill) - ex Watersider and Port Chalmers Volunteer Firefighter
Peacefully on August 3, 2024 in the care of Montecillo Veterans Home and Hospital; aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Lynn*, much loved father and father-in-law of Murray and Kim, William and Merrin,Wendy*, Kevin and Vanessa, treasured Poppa of Hannah and Joe, and Leo; Karla, Kora, and Blake; Auriel, Crystalyn, and Will*; Madison, and Dominic, and Great Poppa of Avanaliya (*Denotes deceased).
A service to celebrate Bill's life will be held in the Port Chalmers Town Hall at 1.00pm on Friday August 9, followed by private interment. Messages to 225 Dalziel Road, Brockville, Dunedin 9011 or below on Bill's page where you can also view a recording of the service.
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To the family of Bill, Our sympathy and thoughts are extended to you at this sad time. Bill will be greatly missed by us all. Kindest regards From the staff, residents and management of Montecillo.
Deepest Sympathy and kind regards To Family and Friends Banty
My sincere condolences to the entire family network . Bill was a true community inspiration and stalwart, he will be sadly missed. My love and thoughts are with you all at this time
Deepest sympathy to Bills Family Reunited with his Beautiful Lynn 💐 Sincerely Karen & Ann Nicholl
Deepest sympathies to your family for the passing of Bill
Bill’s Family our deepest sympathy,had many a fine time with Bill over the years and had the pleasure of presenting him his 25 year Gold Star a number of years ago. Sincerely John & Barbara Grenfell.
Our thoughts are with all of Bill's family. Unfortunately non of us will be able to be with you on Friday but we will be there in spirit. We remember Bill with great fondness. With our love and kind thoughts. Murray and Denise Davidson and Denise Cameron
Please accept my condolences to the whole family. Kind regards Margaret and Richard
Bills family,Deepest condolences on the loss of Bill. A well known local identity in port From coaching me at rugby, to the many years i worked on the wharf with Bill,his dry humour and loyalty to our community can not be questioned. unfortunately i am overseas for his funeral ,but know he will remembered well at the service. Our thoughts are with you