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William Jeffery "Bill" THOMPSON

FUNERAL HOME

Beauchamp Funeral Home Palmerston North

167 John F. Kennedy Dve

Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui

William THOMPSON Obituary

After a courageous battle, Bill passed away quietly on 12 December 2025, just 10 days before his 86th birthday. Bill was a much loved husband of Merle, a greatly loved father to Denise Hocquard, Michelle Thompson and Sheryl Alexander, stepfather to Kevin Ross, Brian Ross and Raewyne Passey and all their partners. He was a loved and respected Poppa Bill to his 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A private funeral for Bill has been held. All messages to Bills' family C/- 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North.

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Published by Manawatu Standard on Dec. 23, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for William THOMPSON

7 Entries

Bruce & Heather Dilks

January 4, 2026

We are both been thinking of you over the Christmas and new year season. It's a hard time without the one we have loved and cared for. Heather and Bruce Dilks

Kevin Aldrich

January 3, 2026

Denise, Michelle and Sheryl
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mum & Dad my thoughts of your family at Linton , a very sad time losing both.

Viv and Colin Lozell

January 1, 2026

Sorry to hear of the passing of Bill..our heartfelt condolences to you Merle and your family
Love Viv and Colin Lozell

Adrienne Taylor

December 24, 2025

To Merle and all family. My sympathy and condolences to you all at this sad time, as time goes on, memories become valuable.

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Shayne Beadle

December 24, 2025

Denise, Michelle, Sheryl and families, sending you condolences and love at this sad time. May you save the memories in your hearts. Shayne.

Mark Wadham

December 23, 2025

Bill undertook maintenance work on my home and my office for many years. He had a quiet and unassuming manner but was a very competent tradesman. I was lucky to know him and his friend Peter Tapp

Sue Miers

December 23, 2025

Dear Denise, Michelle, Sheryl & families, I am so terribly sorry to read this, the passing of your Dad on the same day as your Mum, our thoughts are with you all. Rob & Sue Miers

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