Keith Alan Thomson

16th July 1938 - 16th April 2020
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A farewell for Keith will be held at a later date

Thomson, Keith Alan: 16.7.1938 - 16.4.2020 Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 16, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer, aged 81. Dearly loved husband of Marlene. Loving father and father-in-law of Susan and Brendon Brice (Australia), Lincoln and Amanda (Te Anau), and Fiona (Australia). Loved Grandad of James, Anna, Shelby, Lucas. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bob* and Martha, Noeline and Duncan* McGregor and brother-in-law of Athol* and Heather* Alsweiler. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and adored by all his furry friends. The family wish to thank Hospice Southland, Tuatapere Medical Centre and District Nurses and the Tuatapere Ambulance Service. Special thanks to Amanda, Jane, Helen, and great friend Shona - you were all amazing. Due to the current restrictions a private burial has been held. A farewell to celebrate Keith’s life will be held at a later date. Messages to 5 Birch Street, Tuatapere 9620  (*denotes deceased)

Messages

A fathers guiding hand always sits on the shoulder of his children. We miss you always Dad. Love always Tweet.
Fiona Thomson, Sydney
Grandad, you are not truly gone
Because your memory lives on
in all of us that loved you.
James & Anna Brice, Maitland, Australia
My condolences to you all. My Dad (King Dick) always thought of Keith as one of Nature's Gentleman. Dad was right.
Alan King, Salt Lake City. USA.
Keith was a lovely man – and such a great and funny sense of humour. He will be missed.
Ellie van Empel, Invercargill
Thinking of you all at this sad time of losing a Husband Dad and Grandfather......especially send Susan Brendon James and Anna a big hug
Lindsay and BevWallace, Invercargill
Sending sincere condolences to Marlene and Fiona in the sad loss of Keith.
Doreen Godby, I
Your passing leaves us with much sadness. You were always a good friend and neighbour and will be remembered for your amazing knowledge and of course your wit. RIP.
Shona and John.
Shona Tuuta, Tuatapere
To Marlene and family I am so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. I cherish so many great memories of him and have never forgotten the support, advice and friendship he gave me during my years in Tuatatapere.
Grant Shepherd , Merseyside, England