27 November 1941 - 19 August 2026
Date & Time
24 August 2026 at 1pm
Location
Whangaparaoa Baptist Church
of Red Beach, Auckland. Died peacefully aged 84 years at Ryman Evelyn Page, in Orewa on 19th August 2026. Only child of Ray and Molly Young (Waihi). Much loved by his extended family in New Zealand and England. Enjoyed a great career as a primary school teacher and Principal. Respected and treasured by his many tramping friends at Auckland Baptist Tramping Club, who accompanied him on tramps in New Zealand and all around the world. An absolute gentleman and loyal friend to so many who will be greatly missed. A celebration of Nelson's life is to take place at Whangaparaoa Baptist Church, 733 Whangaparaoa Road, Stanmore Bay on Monday 24 August at 1pm. This is to be followed the next day by his burial at Waihi cemetery on 25th August at 1pm. Safe in the arms of his Maker.
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24 August 2026
I have known Nelson since 1959 when I went to Waihi High School - Later Waihi College . He has always been a great friend and we have kept in touch since then. He has been faithful to his belief in Christ Jesus and we have shared many of his feeling re his family and WW1 service records. He will be greatly missed and he will not be forgotten. Clas
Howard (Clas) Chamberlain, Waikanae
24 August 2026
Thank you for being apart of our extended family dear friend. For your kindness to the Mac pac. I know you loved mum and dad and all us guys. Ian and Betty Macpherson kids Margaret, Christine, Valerie, John, Paul, James, Janice me Sharon bless is at the service on our behalf. Thank you for being our friend. I remember staying at the batch at Waihi beach with Christine and Ross Smith were there thank you again dear friend love from us all Janice Martin
Janice Martin nee Macpherson
24 August 2026
What a beautiful friend Nelson is. He’s been in my life and family since I was born. A close friend of all my siblings, an adopted big brother an adventurous trumpet & traveler. I fondly remember the visits from Nelson as he passed through Hong Kong on his way to yet another world 🌎 adventure. I’d recently see a photo of Nelson holding me as a little tot. The Macpherson siblings will miss you and your visits dear Nelson. Thanks for choosing to be a part of our Family.
Sharon Hollander new Macpherson
24 August 2026
What an interesting life Nelson had. It is lovely remembering him from over 60 years through our teacher training to our catch ups over the years for our special group. He gathered great friends along the way. Thank you Nelson.
Neville and Gaye Gouk
23 August 2026
Remembering many happy times spent with Nelson not only in New Zealand but on his many visits to our home in England. A true gentleman who only wished to please and he really was the instigator of keeping our far flung families together. Rest in peace Nelson. Jane and John
John and Jane Houghton
23 August 2026
Remembering many happy times spent with Nelson not only in New Zealand but on his many visits to our home in England. A true gentleman who only wished to please and he really was the instigator of keeping our far flung families together. Rest in peace Nelson. Jane and John
John and Jane Houghton
22 August 2026
Nelson was a lifelong friend of my late wife Vivien (nee Rowe), from preschool days through primary school and secondary school. They kept in contact with their class reunions and Waihi Connections. He was a dear friend to Vivien.
Trevor Quinn
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