Sidwell, Michael John William

Beloved husband of Estelle Millicent Sidwell (d.Sept 07). Twin brother and brother in law of Shirley and Brian (UK), and sister to Jean, Uncle to Barbara (France), Sue, Alison and Karen (UK). Treasured father, father in law and 'Papa' to Pearl, Peter, Amelia and Kit: Anne, Dave, Matt, Alex and Tessa; Kenney-Jean, Mike, Owen, Kane and Gabe; Rata & Te Haa; James and Sophie. Step-father, Father in law and 'Poppy' of Bob,Carolyn, Adrian, Nadia and Xion, Shoshana and Verity (Aust).

Messages may be left in the tribute book below or sent c/- P O Box 14-366, Kilbirnie, Wgtn.

Donations can be made to the Mary Potter Hospice, P O Box 7442, Wellington South, Wgtn Ph: 389-5017.

Funeral at Bridge Lodge, off Main Highway, 3 Otaki Gorge Road 1pm Tuesday 3 June 2008.

A very faithful father and wonderful friend to so many.

Battled with cancer for the past 10 months and is now at peace.

Much loved and adored father of Rata, 'Papa' to Te Haa. He always had open arms and a generous smile for James Dickson and his daughter Sophie.

He was a good man and it has been a privilage to have been loved by him.

Much loved father and father in law of Anne Sidwell and Dave Haigh, and 'Papa' of Matt, Alex and Tessa Haigh. Forever remembered for his love of the sea, we will miss his smiling face and his laughing blue eyes. Always in our hearts.

To our darling Dad, father in law & Papa. Thank you for loving us. We remember you with every shell we pass. Love you forever, Pearl, Peter, Amelia and Kit.

Dad passed away 30th May 2008 with his daughters at his side, at his cottage in Karaka Bay, Wgtn - living his dream of being beside the ocean. We are ever grateful for the unconditional love you gave us all. Dad & dad-inlaw of Kenney-Jean & Mike. Loved 'Papa' of Owen & Dana, Kane, and Gabe, and a cherished surrogate dad and Papa to many.

Harbour City Funeral Home
Members of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand

Lower Hutt - Upper Hutt - Wellington - Kapiti
Members of Funeral Directors Association of NZ

Service Information: Date: Time: Location: 3/06/2008 1:00 p.m. Bridge Lodge 3 Otaki Gorge Road Otaki View Map of Location