HANCOCK, Ian Walter, 16 October 1942 – 12 June 2025 Passed away at home peacefully. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Noeline. Beloved father and adored Poppa of Lynley (deceased) & Tim, Guy, Janine & Simon,Tayla,Scarlett, and Brad & Natasha, Poppy, Hugo.
A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held on Wednesday 18th of June at 1pm at the Presbyterian Church, 80 Mutu Street, Te Awamutu. A private family burial will be held the following day.
Ian – a true man of the land with a sharp mind, strong values and immense pride in the legacy, children and grandchildren he leaves behind.
Messages to the Hancock Family can be sent c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800 or in Ian’s online tribute book at www.tributes.rosetown.co.nz
8 Messages:
Uncle Ian,
I remember you with fond memories as a kid, but also appreciate my memories as an adult when you welcomed Sam and I on our NZ trip.
Going out on the boat to fish trout and spending time on the farm.
I appreciated the one on one time that we shared.
As I mention to you we are coming back in September and I was hoping to catch up with you again.
Your Nephew Blair.
Condolences from Carol and Jim Penman
Our thoughts and love are with you at this time. Mark and Gina Campbell
All my deepest sympathy Noeline , Janine and Family. From Megan Sinclair.
My deepest condolences Noeline , Janine and family, thinking of you all. Megan Sinclair
To all of Ian’s family, our hearts are heavy for you today. With much love Sinead Diederich and family (friends of Janine)
Our deepest condolences Noeline and family,you are in or thoughts, Quentin & Debbie Francis.
Dear Noeline, we have sadly learned today of the passing of Ian. This must be a very sad time for you, especially coming so soon after the passing of your and Ian’s daughter Lynley. Please accept our sincere condolences. Because of prior circumstances we will be unable to attend Ian’s funeral.
I know Ian was a keen rugby man, as am I, and every time I watch a Waikato or Chiefs match on TV, I wonder if you and Ian are there ringing a cowbell.
You may not know that Don, my next youngest brother passed away unexpectedly some 18 months ago.
Denise and I are reasonably well apart from the usual problems that advancing old age throw our way now and then but keep reasonably fit.
Kind regards – Russell