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Richard James "Dick" KNIGHT

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Richard KNIGHT Obituary

13.05.1944 - 15.10.2025
Aged 81 years. Passed away at Nelson Hospital, after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Leonie. Loved father and father-in-law of David and Janine and Louise and Pete. Much loved grandad of Elliot and Aaliyah, Cole, Riley, Sam, and Miles. Dear friend of Chelsea, Kemble, Jeb, and Rhea Slotemaker. Funeral to be held at the Hope Community Church, 3.00pm on Thursday, October 23.


Published by Nelson Mail on Oct. 16, 2025.

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Terry willcocks

Yesterday

Dick was a great friend who always had your back,
Was going to see him on my return to nz just not in the way I envisaged.many memories come back.
Rest in peace dick

Denis Scott

October 18, 2025

As president of 'The Stoke Old Time Music Club' Dick, (as most of us knew him) at the helm we all spent many years of great music etc., and he was always willing to help and advise some of us who were not up to His own standards.Sorry to say it but those days are now lost forever 'Old Mate'

Fiona Holden

October 18, 2025

So sorry to hear of Richard's passing Leonie & Family.Thinking of you all..Fiona Holden.

Dave Neame

October 17, 2025

Dick was a true legend he lead by example ,the most honest fairest & most respected bush boss I ever had Knight logging was some of the best yrs of my life RIP Dick

John Stewart

October 17, 2025

Yqve know Dick aince the mid seventies. Worked along along side him in the bush. Found him to honest and thoughtful person. Rest in peace.

Denis Scott

October 17, 2025

A great traditional Country Music Artist and a Good Friend.
My condolences to all of the His Family at their loss.

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