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Arthur TOMS Obituary
Of Tokomaru. Born Tyneside (England) on 22 January 1945, died after a long and bravely fought battle with illness at Palmerston North on 18 September 2020. Folk musician, writer, broadcaster, campaigner, exquisite lover and very best friend of wife Christine; affectionate champion of cats, dogs and all under-dogs. Wonderful stepdad to James, Andy and Emma and generous step-granddad to Sarah, Edward, Ben, Hannah, Davis, Lydie and Luke; step-great-granddad to Erin, Lilly and Benjamin Jr. Father to Nichola and grandfather to Hunter, Auckland. Brother to Glyn and Phil.
You fought and won
the battle.
Love All Ways, Always.
Thanks to hospital doctors and nurses. A celebration of Arthur's musical, broadcasting and family life will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, Wednesday 23 September at 2.00pm. Contact Lychway 06 357 8143 or 027 624 6078 for more info.
Memories and Condolences
for Arthur TOMS
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George Black
November 26, 2023
First met at the Chez Paree singing with Pauline Harter and the bass player.
Sad to hear
Anthea King
January 18, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Way back in the 60s I remember his fabulous deep singing voice. My very best memory of him was him singing at the Banjo Pickers Convention in Te Rapa in 1968. There was a children´s concert in the afternoon and he took the house down. Literally. Shortly after singing "The Cat Came Back" and then "Green and Yellow" the storm that took out the Wahine in Wellington arrived in Te Rapa and took out the Big Top tent....
September 23, 2020
So sorry to hear this news, but happy I was able to visit Arthur and Christine the last time we were in NZ.
September 23, 2020
We had many happy years together. R I P Arthur. Sue Toms
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Paul Metsers
September 22, 2020
So sorry to hear this. Paul (Metsers) has lovely memories of great music from Arthur and his mate on banjo at the Monde Marie and the Chez Paris in early days in Wellington. He will be sadly missed. Love to all his family from Paul & Pauline in the UK.
September 20, 2020
Condolences to you and your family Christine from Graham and Lorraine Purvis
September 19, 2020
To Christine and family, we were blessed to enjoy Arthur's musical talents and the memories will not fade. You are all in my prayers and heart. Rest in peace Arthur your presence will be missed though never forgotten. Lorna
Sharyn Staley
September 19, 2020
Have known Arthur for a very long time, since 1960s at the Monde Marie in Wellington. Sympathy to all his family and friends. He's playing and singing still somewhere, probably Sweeney Todd the Barber!
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