Manhart, Michael James (Mike) passed away peacefully at home with family at his side on Monday 9th March, aged 46 years.

Dearly loved husband of Mary.

Loved father of Elizabeth

Loved son of Jude and the late John Manhart

Loved son-in-law of the late Mike and Joan Swainson

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Richard, Vanessa, Janine, Louise, Malcolm, Richard and Janine.

Loved uncle and great friend of Maya, Sam, Lisa, Jane , Annie, Rose, Odie, Sophia, Antonia and Louis.

Loved friend, boss, confidant, comedian and anything else you asked of him to so many people.

Thank you to Dr Anne O’Donnell and her team for taking such amazing care of Mike over so many years. Thank you to the staff at the Mary Potter Hospice, Hospice at Home team and the community district nurses who cared for Mike with such compassion. Special thanks to Marica and the staff and volunteers at Mary Potter Day Unit who provided support and laughter during his illness.

“If I make them laugh along the way – sue me” David Brent (The Office)

In lieu of flowers, donations to Mary Potter Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service

Messages to the family may be left on this page or posted c/- PO Box 7123, Wellington, 6242.

Mike’s funeral service will be held at The Pines, 50 The Esplanade, Wellington on Monday 16th March at 1pm, thereafter private cremation

Newtown - Karori - Wellington

Service Information: Date: Time: Location: 16/03/2020 1:00 p.m. The Pines 50 The Esplanade Houghton Bay Wellington View Map of Location