Roger Neill Preston

9th June 1928 - 13th June 2023
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Winton Bridge Club
Park Street
Winton
Tuesday 20 June 2023, 2:00PM

Preston, Roger Neill: Peacefully at Clare House on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Aged 95 years. Loved husband of Patricia. Loved father and father-in- law of Russell and Sheree, Donald and Jenny, Graham and Andrea, Jan and Dave, Neil and Marilou, Roger and Kirsty. Loved Grandad of his 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of John* and Eileen, Gillian* and Neville*, Christopher* and Jill*, Alwyn* and Bill*, Ruth* and Harry, Kathleen and John*, Judy and Colin. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A private cremation has been held. A memorial service to celebrate Roger’s life will be held at the Winton Bridge Club, Park Street, Winton on Tuesday June 20 at 2.00pm. Messages to 825A Winton - Wreys Bush Highway, RD 3 Winton 9783 

Messages

Dear Patricia and the Preston family.
Please accept Jill’s and my deepest sympathies on your recent loss of Roger, a truly inspirational man who had many friends any inspired many others with his determination, his work ethic and vision.
While I went to high school with some of you I never really got to know Roger until my involvement with the deer industry, when he gained my respect for his wise counsel and his ready advice on where the industry leadership was going wrong.
Roger’s love of farming, deer particularly, and the pride he took in his family’s achievements led to the admiration that most who met him held him in, and I’m sure I can speak for many when I say he will be missed.

Sincerely
Bill & Jill Taylor
Queenstown
Bill Taylor, Queenstown
To Dear Mrs Preston,Russell and Sheree and family,
Please accept our condolences on the death of Mr Preston.Geoff and Maree are thinking of you at this very sad time.
Kindest Regards
Geoff Moffat and Maree Howden
Maree Howden, Queenstown
Our heartfelt condolences to all the Preston family in the loss of Roger senior. Sending hugs of comfort to you all Jane McKenzie and family xo
Jane McKenzie , Bluff
thought with you trish and all your family , roger leaves many memories behind , with our days of bridge . sorry i cant come on tues . love and kind regards cushla
cushla broughton, invercargill