Mark William Sanson

5th December 1965 - 21st September 2026
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Sanson, Mark William
Suddenly taken from us on Monday 21st September 2026, at home in Riversdale, aged 60.
Son of the late Bill and Shirley Sanson.
Loved and devoted partner of Robyn.
Highly regarded father and father in law of Raymond and D'nique; and Ricky.
Life long guardian of Jason and Emily, Kelly and Tim; and Sophie
Forever loved and remembered by his grandchildren Archie, Gracie and Hudson, Isla, Lily, Hemi and Fiah, Conor, Dale and Briar.
He will be greatly missed and remembered by family, friends and the wider Riversdale community.
As per Mark's wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Further details to be confirmed regarding an informal yet appropriate gathering to honour Mark.

 

Messages

Sad and shocked to hear that Mark has passed away. We havent seen much of him in recent years but it was always great to catch up with him.
Ivan & Mary Strang & family, Glenorchy
I will always remember Mark grabbing me and swinging me around at the Courts infront of everyone. Also visiting the farm with our daughter Karen who is now 50. Mark, Tim and Rachel swimming in the pool. Reading stories to them. Shirley and Bill loved them too bits. Mark is now with Bill and Shirley, Gwen, Andy and all the others enjoying a yarn.
Lots of Aroha
Mary, Ivan and families
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Mary Strang, GLENORCHY
My thoughts are with you and your family, Robyn, as well as the Waipounamu team at this sad time.Rest easy, Mark.
Vinnie Yeo, Invercargill
To Robyn and The Families of Mark,

We were very sorry to learn of Marks sudden passing,and convey to you all
our deepest sympathies, at this very sad time.
Lynnette & Ross Coombes
Ross & Lynnette Coombes, Riversdale Southland
So very sorry to learn of Marks passing.Our deepest sympathy to Marks family.Such a loss to all that knew him and the Riversdale community.
Neil and Philippa Earland , Winton
Sending our condolences to Robyn and family at this sad time. Buck was a good friend with many years of memories to remember. Gone too soon.
- Lofty, Heather and family (Gore)
Lofty & Heather Kelly, Gore
Oh so so so sad to hear about Mark, please keep me posted on celebration of Marks life please, huge hugs to Family loads of love
Kaz Ansell, Balclutha
We were very shocked to hear of cousin Mark's passing. He was such a lovely man who was very helpful to our family, especially our mother and brother Lester. We live in Dunedin so have not been in touch so much recently but ran into Mark at family events such as funeral where he would always help out as a pall bearer whenever we asked. We know his family will all miss him, Our thoughts are with you. Kind regards Kay Simmonds Murray, Bryan, Sam and Tim.
Kay Simmonds Murray, Dunedin
It brought great sadness to me and the team at TransTech Dynamics to learn of Mark's passing. We send our condolences to Mark's family, friends and the staff at Waipounamu Contracting. He was a very genuine person, a great enthusiast and a great guy to work with. He will be greatly missed.
Chris Ward, TransTech Dynamics Ltd, Dunedin & Invercargill
Thanks Mary, they were wonderful times with Mark, Tim and Mum and Dad. It was lovely to read your comments about our earlier times at the farm and the great life we were given. Thankyou for writing about it. Rachel xxx
Rachel Sanson, Harristown