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David MARSHALL

FUNERAL HOME

Robert J Cotton Funeral Directors

697 Main Street

Manawatu, Manawatu-Wanganui

David MARSHALL Obituary

(Retired JP). Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital with family at his side on Sunday 8th March 2026, aged 90.
Dearly loved and cherished husband of Hazel (deceased). Much loved father of Sandra, Peter and Richard, and father-in-law of Carol. Much loved grandad to Jason and Jill, Scott (deceased), Catherine and Garrett, Paul, Benjamin and Soizic, and Madeline, and his adored great-grandchildren, Ashlee, Riley, Blake, Briar, Vann, Amea and Ezra. A service will be held at 1.00pm on Friday, 13 March in Cotton's Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Society are welcome. Messages may be sent to the Marshall family, c/- 697 Main Street, Palmerston North 4414. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Ward 28 for the incredible care and compassion given to Dad throughout his final days.


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Published by Manawatu Standard on Mar. 10, 2026.

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peter barrett

Yesterday

From myself and others who started at Palmerston north loco depot In the mid 70s it was a pleasure to work with dave.he was always available when any of us needed guidance with our job.R.I.P.Dave.

Jim Ward

Yesterday

One of the nicest loco drivers I ever worked with in the sixties..Every shift was a pleasure. R.I.P Dave..Condolences to all the family...

William Alexander Johnstone

Yesterday

Our condolences and sympathy to David's family on the passing of a wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather.
David was great Freemason whose wise guidance and advice was valued by all Freemasons. He will be sorely missed by all his brothers in Freemasonry.
From the Master and Brethren of Lodge Rangitane #369

Kevin Allen

Yesterday

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Vanessa Whale

Yesterday

Sandra, I have the fondest memories of your dad. I´m sorry to hear of his passing.
Deepest condolences to you.

Vanessa Whale

Yesterday

Sandra, I have the fondness memories of your darling dad.. I´m sorry to hear of his passing.
Deepest condolences to you!

Gordon And Jeanette Lowndes

Yesterday

Deepest Sympathy to David's Family.
He will be sorely missed by many.

Gordon And Jeanette Lowndes

Glenda McNeill

Yesterday

I was saddened to read this this morning. Losing your Dad is heartbreaking but I'm sure you will have lots of lovely memories to cherish forever.
Sincere condolences and love to you all

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Robert J Cotton Funeral Directors

697 Main Street Palmerston North, Manawatu