SHAKESPEARE, William Gordon (Bill)
On 26 January 2022 at Wellington Hospital. Aged 85 years.
Dearly loved husband of Judy. Loved father and father-in-law of William and Alison, Claire, Philip and Sarah.
Loved Grandad of Will, Kieran, Malena, Neesha, Chelsea, and Ryan.
Stepfather to Mark and Lorraine, Poppa to Alix, Shaun, and Ruby.
A service for Bill will be held in the Richmond Chapel, Richmond Road, Carterton on Friday 28th January 2022 at 2.00pm. A vaccination pass is required, limited to 100. To register your attendance or access livestream please visit Bill’s tribute page
Messages to the Shakespeare family C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743




Acknowledgement from Bill's family.

SHAKESPEARE, William Gordon (Bill)
Judy and the Shakespeare / Edwards families wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to all who have supported them in so many ways since their sad loss of Bill.
To those who expressed their sympathy by way of written messages, flowers, food, phone calls and visits – thank you.
We would also like to specially thank staff at Wairarapa and Wellington Hospitals for their care as well as the Wellington Free Ambulance for the amazing service they supplied on many occasions.
Special thanks to the staff and residents at Carter Court Carterton for their care and friendship too.
Also grateful thanks to Jenny and Peter Giddens of Richmond Funeral Home for their support and Sharon Penny for her comforting words.
Our love and grateful thanks to Lyn Heafield for her love friendship and constant support of both Judy and Bill.
Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our sincere appreciation.
“Grieve not that he has gone, rather rejoice that he ever was. We loved him so!”

Service Information: Date: Time: Location: 28/01/2022 2:00 p.m. Richmond Chapel 10 Richmond Rd Carterton