WHITMORE Brett William John 4th September 1941 – 13th June 2025. Passed away at Waikato Hospital, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, Father to John & Andrew, Father-in-law to Anna. Treasured Poppa to Simon and Heidi. Brother of Skip and Susan, Brother in-law to Alison and Lachie. At rest.
As per Brett’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to the Whitmore Family can be sent c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu or in Brett’s online tribute book at www.tributes.rosetown.co.nz
25 Messages:
To the Whitmore family. So sorry to read of Bretts passing.
While Brett and I lost touch for many reasons over the years there was always a strong family connection between us based on the Wellsford days.
Fondly remembered.
Kindest regards.
John Smart
Thank you John. Brett often spoke of your teenage years and what you got up to during those times.
Margaret
John and Andrew
Hi Margaret,
Please accept our condolences; Brett was a great friend of our parents always a gentleman.
Always enjoyed a chat with him.
Alan Mcclintock and family, Point Wells
Thank you. The McClintock family contact with Brett and I was always enjoyed and opinions offered accepted. Both Jean and Lyndsay had many suggestions for bowls and the club as there experience over the years was always helpful. Old Point Wells history guided us in our general work in the Community which we both were sorry to leave but the move to Hamilton gave us more time with our family.
To Margaret, Andrew and Family, John, Lachie , My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Kind regards Pauline Allpress.
Thank you Pauline. Brett we now realise was not as well as we had hoped for by the time we left Point Wells. He was able to enjoy more time with the family after we moved to Hamilton which we all appreciated.
Margaret, John and Andrew
A great personality, I first met Brett when he was Signing Officer at our Suva Fijj branch in early seventies. Cannot forget his charming personality and his beautiful smile as he greeted us each morning at work. So sad but you will be remembered always.
So long my friend, God Bless your soul.
Thank you Mahend & Pushpa.
I look forward to catching up with you some day in either Auckland or Hamilton
Hello Margaret and family.
Thank-you for enabling us to view Brett’s celebration of life. You have lived a full and busy life and it was interesting for us who dont know you all that well.
A fine tribute to a fine man. May he rest in peace now.
All the best going forward Margaret.
Regards
Glenys & Bruce
Thank you. I continue seeing you daily travels.
RIP Brett
We were sorry to hear of Brett’s passing Margaret.
We offer you and your family our sympathy
and hope you find comfort in your many shared experiences.
Thank you. We did miss Point Wells after we left but still hear news from time to time.
The move did give Brett more time with our family which he did enjoy even when his health was declining.
Brett was one of a kind. And a truly kind and generous person. We were honoured to know him, and to remember the friendship he and Margaret provided to our parents Allan and Ngaire, and making it possible for them to holiday with them when Ngaire herself was struggling with her health. We have fond memories of the Christmas champagne breakfasts, the innumerable dinners together and the stories of the holidays you had together. Thank you for the wonderful support you both provided to Ngaire and Allan, in particular after Ngaire’s passing. To know you were both there for them was comforting. We are privileged to have had the last few days with Brett’s company, still so sharp and engaging. Rest in peace Brett, you will be missed.
Thank you all for your support at this time. A family we will keep in contact with.
Anna & Andrew please accept our deepest sympathies.
Mano & Lohini
Farewell Brett, thank you for your warmth and kindness in our life. You will me missed. Sending love to Margaret, John, Andrew and family.
Love from Sam, Hannah, Matilda and Lottie
Thank you all for your support of Brett over the years. He was always interested in what you were up to.
Have a great reunion with your family over the next few weeks.
A sad loss from our team and will be greatly missed.
I enjoyed Bretts’ companionship over the years .
May I extend my thoughts and sincere condolences to you Margaret and the family.
Alan G
Thank you Alan.
Although we missed Point Wells after our move to Hamilton it did give Brett more frequent enjoyable times with the family that he did enjoy as his health failed him which we all treasured.
Thank you both. Our meetings over the years are treasured even more so now.
I will try and get to a luncheon in Tauranga at some stage.
To Margeret and Family. Please accept our sincere condolences on your sad loss.We will sadly miss Brett’s smilee face at our Bank luncheon.John and Sue Francis.
Thank you John and Sue.
We treasured out times together with you and often reflected on them
Hello Margaret
We are sorry to read of Brett’s passing last week. We go back many years to Hamilton North days in the 1980’s-1990’s when we worked at adjacent branches. I also remember visiting you both at Point Wells also many years ago.
I see you are in a Ryman village. We are currently also in one, Netherville in Flagstaff, Hamilton where we have been for the past 3.5 years. Unit 60/4 Admiral Cres. Pity that we did not know where we both were in recent times.
I have a hip replacement operation coming up on 1 July which will keep me grounded for a few weeks afterwards. I would be happy to catch up sometime if convenient. Contact phone is 07 829 4518.
I know you will be needing to deal with challenging times at present, so Neila and I wish you all the best for the days ahead.
Blessings
Ian & Neila Poole
Dear Margaret.
Ernie and I send our most heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this very sad time. It was always great to see Brett at Bank lunches
Shirley and Ernie Beer
Thank you Shirley and Ernie. Brett did enjoy his bank contacts after retirement. I will hopefully make the occasional WROC BOP luncheons.
Margaret, John and Andrew