Passed away peacefully at Te Nikau Grey Hospital, Greymouth, surrounded by his loving family, on May 15, 2025, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Lorraine his No. 1, cherished father and father-in-law of Andrew and Monique, and Judith, loved Pop of Ashleigh, Reece, and Lachlan and Valerie, very special Poppa of Roman, and London, son of the late Jack and Nancy Havill, brother of Nancy Prangnell, Gail Bradley, Geoff Havill, the late Janette Havill, and Jennifer Havill, loved brother-in-law, uncle of all is his nieces and nephews and a great friend of many. Messages to 74 Havill Drive, Awatuna, 7882 or can be left on Durham’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. Flowers respectfully declined but donations to the Canterbury West Coast Cancer Society would be appreciated and can be made online at https://www.cancer.org.nz/about-us/find-a-cancer-society-office-near-you/greymouth/ or at the service.
A very special thank you to Dr Herm Hurley and Dr Jordan Searle and all the nursing staff that looked after Durham.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Durham’s life will be held in All Saint’s Church, Bealey Street, Hokitika, on Wednesday, May 21, at 1pm, followed by cremation here on the Coast at Westland Crematorium.
Durham Maxwell John Havill
May 15, 2025
R.I.P Durham, my sincere condolences to the family. Colleen née Blair
Thinking of you at this sad time Lor and family.
My deepest sympathy to you Lor and all your family. He was your no1 and you will miss him. RIP Durham xx
Sorry to hear of Durham’s passing. Our thoughts with you all.Dianne and Martin
So sorry to hear about the passing of this great man and loyal coaster another of the greyhound gang has left the bar
Our deepest sympathy is extended to you all. Rest in Peace Durham.
So sorry to hear of Durham’s passing, he was a truly great man, nothing to much a bother, a real man of the people. Rest in peace Durham you will be missed
So sorry to hear of this. Thinking of the family at this time
So sorry to hear of Durhams passing. Thoughts are with all the family at this time.
Our condolences to the Havill family, A giant kauri has fallen. RIP Durham.
So sad at the news of Durham’s passing. Badly missed at the Old Farts table Friday nights at Stumpers. The shit we talk will never be the same. Love from Ian and Jessica McMillan.
So sorry to hear of Durhams passing. Thoughts are with all the family at this time.
To Lor, Andy, Mon & Jude, we are so sorry to hear that Durham has passed. You were a great fun guy Durham, always smiling and a lovely man, doing what he could for anyone, everyone and our community. Thanks for marrying us and everything else you did for us, over the years, you will be missed by many xx
Such a sad time for you all
Our Deepest sympathy is with you Take carexx
Loraine and family, please accept my sincere condolences on your loss of a great guy. In the twenty years I spent on the coast and all my dealings with you and Durham, I can not speak more highly . So many fun times
One of the true gentleman, so sad to hear of your loss. Deepest sympathy to Lorraine and family.
Such a great Coaster. Sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences to Lor, Andrew and Monique and the rest of the family. 🕊️
My sincere condolences to Lorraine and all the family.
Durham was a great man both to his family, friends and our community.
Sadly, a mighty tree has fallen.
Rest in Peace, Durham.
Our deepest sympathy to the Havill family. RIP Durham.
To Lorraine and your family. So sad to hear of Durhams passing. A true West Coaster and such a gentleman. Never too busy to listen. Fond memories of playing golf and great discussions around the table at the Southland during our stay in Hokitika. Memories are so special.
Very sad news. Our deepest sympathy to you Lor & your family. thinking of you all at this sad time Jill & Stuart Mitchell
So sad to hear of Durham passing. Condolences to the family. RIP Durham
Our deepest sympathy to you Lor and all your family. A true West Coaster now at rest.
Condolences to Durhams family and friends. Thoughts are with you all. RIP Durham.
Sad to hear of Durhams passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Thinking of Lorraine and family at such a sad time. Durham was such a Hokitika identity and has worked tirelessly for the betterment of the district .fond memories of lovely guy . He will be missed by many . Deepest sympathy . Bidge and Colin jefferies.
Sorry to hear of Durham’s passing. My sincere condolences and thoughts to Durham’s family and friends. He was a good man and will be missed.
Sorry to hear of Durham’s
passing our deepest sympathy
So sad to hear of Durham’s passing. Deepest sympathy to family and friends. A wonderful man gone
Our thoughts and sincere condolences to all the family , sorry we can’t be with you on Wednesday
Sorry to hear of Durham’s passing. My sincere condolences and thoughts to Durham’s family and friends. He was a great man and will be missed.
Deepest condolences to Lorraine, Andrew Monique, Judith and families. A true West Coast Gentleman who always loved the chats. Remembered the days when he was our mayor Fly high Durham 💐
To Lor, Andy, Mon & Jude, we are so sorry to hear that Durham has passed. You were a great fun guy Durham, always smiling and a lovely man, doing what he could for anyone, everyone and our community. Thanks for marrying us and everything else you did for us, over the years, you will be missed by many xx
Havill family, So sorry to hear that Durham had passed away ,a good bloke to have a yarn with.He did a lot of good for Hokitika and surrounding districts RIP,
To Lor Andrew Mon and family it is a sad with Durhams passing it has been a pleasure to have known and worked for Durham and family anyone who has known Durham is the better for it as he was a true coaster with the coast and its people In his heart RIP Durham you’re going to be missed
So sorry to hear of Durham’s passing, he truly was a great man, he had vision and foresight. We will miss his leadership. Rest in peace Durham you will be greatly missed.
So sorry to learn of Durham’s passing.
Sincere condolences to Lorraine, Andrew & Monique and the Havill family.
A huge loss to the West Coast community.
RIP Durham.🌹🌹
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of Durham A great Coaster He always had time for a chat Thinking of you Lor
TO Lorraine, and family, Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of a great husband and father. A true west coaster, best mayor Hokitika ever had. great neighbour when dad had farm in Arahura Valley. Great boss as i drove trucks part time for Durham. RIP DMG
Lorraine, Andrew, Judith and family our sincere condolences. So sorry to miss you when we were over but did get to speak with Durham. Thinking of you. Dean, Heather, Alicia and Lauren.
So sad to hear of Durhams passing, condolences to Lorraine and family.
To Lorraine and family
Sorry to hear of Durham’s passing. Deepest sympathies to you all.
The Baty family are very sorry to hear of the Passing of Durham. A lot of Rugby Memories. Durham and Ray locked the scrum in the Kiwi Rugby days. Many Moons ago.