SLATER, Michael John. (Mike/Slates) Of Hupenui, Greytown.
On 5th October 2022 suddenly at Wairarapa Hospital. Aged 47 years.
Dearly loved son of Anne and the late Chris.
Much loved brother and brother-in law of Karen and Gavin Pearce (Upper Hutt).
Loved Uncle of Finn, Luke and Ben.
Loved nephew of Bruce and Janice; and Peter (deceased); cousin of Andrew Slater, Joanne Fawcett and Kaye Slater. Loved nephew and cousin to the Blatchford family and a friend to many.
In lieu of flowers a donation to Life Flight Trust (www.lifeflight.org.nz) would be appreciated and can be left at the service.
A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at the South Wairarapa Working Mens Club (West St Entrance) Greytown on Monday 10th October 2022 at 1.30pm followed by private cremation. Mike’s service will be livestreamed via his tribute page (light blue box at top of page)
Messages to the Slater family C/- P.O. Box 185, Carterton 5743 or can be left here on Michael’s tribute page.


ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM THE FAMILY
Anne, Karen, Gavin, Finn, Luke and Ben together with Bruce and Janice and families wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all who have supported them in so many ways during their recent sudden loss of Mike.
We have appreciated the many personal messages of sympathy, cards, letters, flowers, food, phone calls, visits tributes and the donations made to the Life Flight Trust.
A special thanks to the Doctors and staff Wellington and Wairarapa Hospital for their care of Mike; to Pam Bailey for her gentle guidance; to the Wairarapa Vintage Machinery Club for the fitting tribute; to those who contributed to Mike’s farewell in various ways and to all who travelled from near and far to be with us at this time.
We are comforted knowing that Mike has touched the lives of so many people from so many different walks of life.
As it is not possible to thank you all individually, please accept this as a personal acknowledgement to each and every one of you.

Service Information: Date: Time: Location: 10/10/2022 1:30 p.m. Sth Wairarapa Workingmens Club West St Greytown