Donald FORGIE Obituary

Trish. We are so sorry to have just learned of your loss of Don. The Agricultural Industry meant that our paths were entwined and Don was such a successful participant. Our Hodder & Tolley days are still some of our fondest memories. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. RIP Don
Much love
John & Marion Newton

To Trish & family
Sorry to hear of your loss. I had some very good times with Don both at work and playing rugby.
Kind regards
John Thompson

To Trish and family. Its hard to put into words the many attributes of such a fine man. Cherished memories of our friendship - the great fun and banter and competitive cricket games at Cooks Beach - the organisational skills of Camp Father Don - and the mentoring wisdom offered so genuinely and readily. One of the best ! Kind regards Brian and Ruth Ahern

Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to you, Trish and family, as you farewell Don. Glen has known Don since he was a little boy and Don was working for Bev and Graham. We both have the utmost respect for Don who remains a true gentleman in every sense, and all-round good guy. As both a boss and friend, we feel very privileged to have had Don in our lives. We know he will be leaving a huge gap, and we wish you strength as you navigate this change. Our love and best wishes to you all.

So sorry to hear of Don's passing. I knew Don through Rotary and also the wonderful trip we had with John McOviney to Africa. Don was a lovely guy and a pleasure to be with.

To Don's family, sincere sympathy and my thoughts and prayers are with you as you farewell your beloved Don.

Roger Clausen

To Trish,children & the wider Forgie family.
I am so sorry to learn of Don's passing,but happy to have briefly caught up with you both at Ron Eaton's funeral service.
Given what Don & you all have endured with his declining health,I imagine it to be a blessing.
Please accept my sincere sympathy in your loss.
My kindest regards,
Peter Claridge.

HI Trish and family . So very sorry to hear your news. You never know what cards you are dealt do you. We have very fond memories of our short friendship and our garden centre relationship...Gail recalls you giving us a break looking after our son Ashley which was so needed at the time.Remembering some really fun/funny times!
Take care Paul and Gail Swizer

Our condolences to the Forgie family over the devastating loss of Don. They all need to be extremely proud, as Don was an outstanding NZer. One of the nicest persons we have had the pleasure of meeting. Highly thought of in everything he was involved in. Business, Community, Sport, Schools etc etc.
A proud family man. We are sorry to bid farewell to this champion individual we saw little of but always valued our association highly.

Trish, Glen, Renee and family. We are very saddened to learn of Don´s passing and you are in our thoughts constantly at this difficult time. Ian has fond memories of the "old" and "new" Hodder and Tolley days. Rest in peace Don.


Ian and Denise Drysdale

To Trish and Family please accept Claire and my sincere condolences. very sorry to hear of Don's passing. We had great times working for Hodder & Tolley and also playing rugby for Te Kawau.

Trish,our heartfelt condolences to you,Renee,Glen and family with the loss of your dear Don,our thoughts are with you all at this trying time.We remember with fondness sharing times with you and other families having so much fun and laughter following a great days cricket during the Riverbend era. Sending love to you all. John and Karen Renwick.

Dear Trish and family,
Many years have passed since I last saw you but I still hold many fond memories of your family.
My deepest sympathy to you on the passing of Don. I remember him as a devoted husband and father who had a lovely smile and a happy infectious smile. May your precious memories of Don sustain you now and in the years ahead.
Much love from your Kindergarten teacher friend
Elizabeth Leong

Condolences to Don´s family. I was very sad to hear this news yesterday. I knew Don during the Palmers Gardenworld / Mitre 10 days & we were both on the board of directors for the Nursery & Garden Industry for many years. We shared many good times & a few drinks together over the years. I respected this passion for the Industry & zest for life. May you rest in peace. Kind Regards Graeme Ross, Retired in Palmerston North & ex Palmers & Mitre 10

Trish and family, I am very sad to hear about Don passing. I will never forget the influence he had on me growing up.

So sorry Trish to hear of Don´s passing. My thoughts are with you. Nice to know you have a loving family to support you at this time. Love Brenda

Sorry to hear of Dons passing condolences to all the family I think I went To Flockhouse with him.

Graeme and I are so sorry for your loss
Graeme has fond memories of great times at Rangiotu
Love Barb and Graeme

Dear Trish and Family
We are so sorry for your loss
Graeme has fond memories of Don in his Rangiotu days
Sending all our love to you and your family
Barb and Graeme Montgomerie

Thinking of you Trish and your family, so sorry to hear of Donald´s passing.

So sorry for your loss Trish thoughts with you and families. Roy and Sandra Roberts

Only talked recently,a blast from the past!!Rest in Piece my old friend!Condolences to Trish and family,a great guy!!!

Don and I had many years working together very successfully. It is very sad I have learnt of his passing, and will leave a huge gap in his family. Rest in peace my friend.
Joe Coad (Melbourne)