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TORRIE, Eric James. On 22nd June 2024 surrounded by his loving family, aged 88 years. Devoted husband of the late Anne for 60 years. Treasured Dad to the late Kenneth, Christine & Darryl, Beverley & Jeff, Miles & Deborah, Roland & Steph, Stephanie & Craig, and Colin. Adoring Grandad of 16 and great-grandad of 10. A service for Eric will be held at The Te Awamutu Bible Chapel, Chapel Drive, Te Awamutu on Thursday, 27th June at 11am followed by burial at the Te Awamutu Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed please email office@ teawamutufunerals. co.nz for the link. All communications please to the Torrie family, P O Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840. Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.

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