Houston, Thomas Orr (Tom):
On 9 July 2024. Passed away peacefully at home in Paraparaumu. Aged 93 years.
Loving husband and best friend of the late Kathleen. Adored father of Jane, Sally, Mary, Roger, Elizabeth and father-in-law of Allan, Stuart and Kevin. Very special Grandad Tom to Dylan, Sarah-Jane, Jennifer, Nicholas, Belinda, Jack, Flynn, Sacha and to his 8 great-grandchildren.
"He was loved for his cheeky sense of humour, his passion for gardening and rugby and dedication to his family."
A service to celebrate Tom's life will be held at the Paraparaumu Rugby Football Club, Aorangi Road, Paraparaumu on Monday 15 July 2024 at 1.30pm, to be followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wellington Free Ambulance (www.wfa.org.nz) would be appreciated. Messages can be placed on www.tributes.co.nz or sent to "The Houston Family" PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254.