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Ivan Frederick CRAFTS

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Robert J Cotton Funeral Directors

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Manawatu, Manawatu-Wanganui

Ivan CRAFTS Obituary

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 17 September 2025; aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Linda, and brother to Heather and Ruth. Cherished Dad of Dean and Cushla, Sean (deceased), Kylie and Greg. Much loved Grandad of Kaitlyn and Logan Crafts; Angus, Evie and Gregory McKay. Messages for Ivan's family can be left via robertjcotton.co.nz/funerals. Sincere thanks to the staff of Palmerston Manor Lifecare for their dedicated care of Ivan. In accordance with Ivan's wishes, a private cremation has taken place.


Published by Manawatu Standard on Sep. 20, 2025.

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13 Entries

Pertina Puklowski

Earlier today

Dear Linda , Dean ,Kylie and family .
Sorry to hear of Ivan's passing .
Thinking of you all.
Love Pertina

Linda Sara

Yesterday

Dear Linda. I am so sad to hear of the passing of Ivan. I have lovely memories from many years ago of him. RIP

Jenny & Robin Kidd

Yesterday

Dear Linda, Dean, Kylie & Family,
Sorry to hear Ivan has passed on, we have good memories of Ivan and all the family.
Our thoughts are with you at this time. RIP Ivan.

Murray and Ruth Doyle

Yesterday

Ivan is now at peace, no more pain and stress. Happy memories of our 2 families together. Love to Linda, Dean, Kylie and families.

Dianne Ogilvie

September 20, 2025

Our condolences to the Crafts family. I recall being in the Monrad School Committee with Ivan. He was a great person.

Tony Axcell

September 20, 2025

So sad to hear today from a friend that Ivan has passed away. I had a lot to do with Ivan´s Mini Clubman GT restoration in the panel work. It was originally built for his daughter Kylie . I´m quite proud of that Mini and I´m glad Ivan and Linda got a lot of enjoyment out of it .Rest in peace Ivan

Clive and Christina

September 20, 2025

We are sorry to hear of Ivan's passing.
We both worked with Ivan for many years and he was such a nice person to work with and great to solve any mechanical problem we ever had with his great mechanical expertise.

Kevin Young

September 20, 2025

Such happy times we've had in the past. Really sad to have to say good-bye. Rest in peace my friend. Kevin and Sylvia.

Dianne & John Stallard

September 20, 2025

To Linda & Family
So sorry to hear of Ivan´s passing, our sincere condolences to you all.
RIP Ivan
Dianne & John Stallard

Terry Jensen

September 20, 2025

So sad to read this Linda ! I go back to Youth club days with Ivan. Was always good to have a catch up and a laugh with him. R.I.P. young fella .

Les Attwell & Carolyn Goodman

September 20, 2025

Linda and Family
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time
Our memories go back for many years and they will continue for many more.
Will have a beer for all tonight.
Les and Carolyn

JoyHannah

September 20, 2025

Linda and family
I was so sorry to hear about Ivan´s passing
My deepest sympathy at this time
God Bless
Joy Hannah

Irvin Parish

September 20, 2025

Rest in peace Buddy.We will have a beer for you. Condolences to Linda.

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Memorial Events
for Ivan CRAFTS

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