Memorial Service

WRIGHT

Sep 16 2023 Updated September 16, 2023

Gisborne Herald

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WRIGHT, Michael Thomas George In loving memory of a cherished husband, father, father-in-law, brother, and friend, who died 25 years ago, on 17th September. "May the Lord keep watch between you and me while we are away from each other." Genesis 31:49. Jacquelette, Patrick and Jenny, Michael (dec), Helen, Paul and Edison, David, Stephanie and Lola

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