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Martin John Muir

September 27, 2023
Passed away on Wednesday September 27, 2023, while chilling out at his home in Blue Spur, aged 82 years.  Loved husband of the late Fay, father and father-in-law of Peter and Karen (Mahana, Nelson), Robyn and James Bromley (Greymouth) and Yvonne and Glenn Kidd (Auckland).  Grandad of Indigo and Safari, Tyson and Logon, Madison, Chloe and Tyler and his great-grandchildren, Finn and Oliver.  Messages to the Muir Family, 10 Collins Street, Blaketown, Greymouth 7805 or may be left on Martin’s tribute page at thompsonfd.co.nz
A service for Martin will be held at the Hokitika Fire Station, Stafford Street, Hokitika on Monday 2nd October, commencing at 1.30pm, following the service Martin will be laid to rest with his wife Fay in the Lawn Section of the Hokitika Cemetery.

Members of the New Zealand Fire Service & Fire and Emergency New Zealand, both serving and retired, are requested to attend the funeral of Life Honorary Member, retired Station Officer Martin Muir, Hokitika Volunteer Fire Brigade, 1962 – 1982. The service will be held at the Hokitika Fire Station, Stafford Street, Hokitika, om Monday October 2 commencing at 1.30pm.  Burial in the Hokitika Cemetery to follow.  Serving members, full undress uniform with caps please. 

22 Comments

  1. Diane and John Craig

    Deepest sympathy to all the family. Martin and Faye were our neighbours at one time.

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  2. Sandra and Bryan Cudmore

    Deepest condolences to Peter Robyn Yvonne and families. A true gentleman who will be sadly missed..R.I.P Martin fly high. Have been missing a weekly chats at Coaster Supermarket and hope you have the winning ticket to take with you. Fond memories

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  3. Roni Wright

    My deepest sympathies to all the family, especially Robyn. Loved Martin, we always teased each other when we met. Known him long time. Big hugs Robyn. x xx

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    • Wendy and Tegal Oats

      So sorry to hear of Martin’s passing. Such a great guy. He will be very much missed by all who knew him.
      Condolences to his family and friends.

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    • Eileen McLeod

      Deepest sympathy to the Muir family. Great memories of Martin in the Fire Brigade especially when Roger and Martin got together. A true loyal friend.

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    • Marilyn and John Burt, ex Westport Fire Brigade

      Our deepest sympathy, sorry unable to be with you today. Many great memories of Fire competitions up and down the Coast. Many great friendships

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  4. Sally Bateup(McMurtrie)

    So sorry to hear of Martin`s passing.
    My thoughts are with you Peter, Robyn and Yvonne.
    I have fond memories of your Dad, while growing up.

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  5. Helen Hutchison

    My Deepest Sympathy Too Martins Family . Will treasure memories of Marty. A Awsome neighbour and respected Friend.

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  6. Charlotte Peni (nee Bradley)

    Our deepest sympathy to Martin’s family. May he rest innpeace.

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  7. Cheryl Hutchison

    Deepest sympathy to Martin’s family. Many great memories with Martin over the years. Brian enjoyed his company so much.
    RIP Martin.

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  8. Kathleen Miller

    Deepest sympathies to Peter, Robyn and Yvonne. Fond memories of Martin and he was also a good friend of Dads (Roger).

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  9. Colin & Mary Wilson

    Thinking of you at this sad time Peter and family.

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  10. Malc and Anne Jones

    To the family of Martin – sorry to hear of Martin’s passing. Many enjoyable memories from fire service competitions and working together in the meat industry. Sorry we can’t be there with you on Monday.

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  11. Ann Bradley

    My sincere sympathy to Martin’s family. He was a good friend and a well respected member of the Arahura Valley community.
    Rest in Peace.

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  12. Frank & Karen Bradley

    Our deepest sympathy to Martin’s family in their sad loss.
    Many fond memories of a great neighbour and friend.

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  13. Alan Mitchell

    Sympathy to Martin’s family on the passing of Martin. Great memories of him and his family while I was his neighbour in Bealey Street 1970’s & early 80’s. Will miss his chats when he was on his egg delivery run. RIP Marty

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  14. Ann Selander Nee Johnston

    Deepest Sympathy to Family Love Aunty Ann and Uncle Peter xxx

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  15. Marilyn and John (ex Westport Fire Brigade)

    Deepest sympathy. Many great memories of fire competitions on the coast. Sorry unable to be with you today.

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  16. Miriam & Mike McClunie

    To Yvonne, Hippo and all your family, our deepest sympathy to you on the sad passing of your dad and grandad. May he rest in peace.

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  17. Staff Coasters Supermarket Hokitika

    Deepest condolences to Martin’s Family. Love and thoughts with you all and Martin will be sadly missed by the Staff at Coasters Supermarket.

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  18. Staff Coasters Supermarket Hokitika

    Deepest condolences to Martin’s Family. Love and thoughts with you all and Martin will be sadly missed by the Staff at Coasters Supermarket.

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  19. John Tacon

    Sad to learn of Martin’s passing. Condolences to family. Remembering many duck shooting tales. RIP Martin

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