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Wilson Francis

Sunday, 6 January 1935

Born:

Passed:

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Peacefully, with his loving daughters by his side, on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, aged 90 years, in the care of Rowena Jackson. 


Dearly loved husband of the late Dot. 


Loved Dad and father-in-law of Sue and Stuart Baird; Glen and Bruce Keen; and Lyn Gavan and Ron. Loved Poppy of: Nathan Keen; Melonie Keen; Haden, Bronwyn, Lachie, and Lily Baird; Debbie, Matt, Jack, Chloe, and Stella White; Jo, Mark, Connor, Madie, and Sophie Ridder; Amanda, Mike, Isabelle, and Sylvie Harvey; Alana, Nick, Beaudie, Ryan, and Lexi Egerton; Cody Gavan and Caera; Lennon, Rebecca, and Lucy Gavan. 


A private cremation has been held. Wilson’s family wish to thank the wonderful staff of Rowena Jackson for their loving care of Wilson.

Livestream

Please find a link to the livestream below

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Our deepest sympathies to Wilson’s family.
Sorry he didn’t get to see Aidan’s restored Mini & calling in to show him his latest car.
Sincerely Leanne (née Davies), Lester, Bryce, Kiera & Aidan Weaver - Myross Bush.

Leanne Weaver

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Remembering good times Duck shooting with Wilson, Robert and Frank. Lots of laughs.

Malcolm Templer

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Our sincere sympathy to the family, Wilson will be a big loss. We'll never forget his cheeky grin and sense of humour.
RIP Wilson.

Paul & Frances Calvert.

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He mihi aroha whanau
Enjoyed my time with Dot and Wilson at Makarewa Bowling Club.
If you remember, I bought the Morris Minors and the wee truck carries the name Wilson.

Dawson Macdonald

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Our thoughts are with your family on dear Wilson's passing.
Great guy, and remember the many enjoyable times at the Golf Club with both Dot & Wilson.
Our Condolences, from Judy & Rodger Gimblett


Also, on behalf of the Otautau Golf course, our members extend their sympathy to all of Wilson's family. He was a very valued member in the day.

Judy Gimblett

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Sue, our sympathy is with you and your family. Wilson and Dot were great neighbours to us at Myross Bush. Rest in peace.

Anne and Frank Mason

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Great neighbour (and Dot) for many years in Makarewa. Thinking of all the family at this time. Warmest wishes,

Bill and Rosanne Keeler

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My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Memories a plenty with the years before his passing.
May he rest in peace.

Robyn Henry(Cassels)

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To Wilson's family, thinking of you guys at this sad time. I loved my time with Wilson. Shearing, snooker, and farming

Rickie Collis

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Memories of Wilson in Te Anau, loved to watch him wood chop.
Much love to the families, he was a great man.

Carolyn Wilson (cousin)

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Our Deepest Sympathy to all families in the loss of Wilson.
He was a great age, enjoy many fond memories to cherish.

Peter & Margaret Gutsell.

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To Wilson’s family, sending thoughts and sympathies on the loss of your Dad and Grandad.
Memories come to mind of Otautau days, especially at the golf club, which was such a part of his life.
Warmest regards

Judy Buchanan (Sproat)

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