HADLEY, Rodger John, Passed away peacefully at Radius Windsor Court, after a brief illness, on Friday, 26 June 2026, aged 84 years.
Dearly loved and devoted husband of Diana for 57 wonderful years. Loving father and father-in-law of Aaron, and Brent & Rachel. Proud and much-loved Poppa of Tyran and Ellie-Jane.
The family sincerely thank the dedicated teams at Waikato Hospital, Matariki Continuing Care, and Radius Windsor Court for the exceptional care, kindness, and compassion shown to Rodger during his final weeks. A heartfelt thank you also to the management and staff of CHT Te Awamutu Care Home for the love, friendship, and support they gave Rodger over the years as he faithfully visited Diana each day. Your kindness meant more than words can express.
A celebration of Rodger’s life will be held at the Te Awamutu Presbyterian Centre, Mutu Street, Te Awamutu, on Friday, 3 July 2026 at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages to the Hadley Family may be sent c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800, or left in Rodger’s online tribute book at www.rosetown.co.nz.
4 Messages:
We are very sad to hear of Rodger’s passing. Have lots of memories of him being a great neighbour when we lived in Edith Place for many years. Rest peacefully Rodger. From Lynda, Kevin, Aimee and Chelsea Preest xx
Rodger, thankyou for being a part of my life for 27 years, thankyou for all the good times shared with you at stock cars, camping,family functions and at the beach and your quirky ways re: the butter knife and restacking the dish washer correctly 🙂
Having lost my own dad at 25, you filled that space for 27 years. I thank you for all your love rendered and all the memories and having met Nena Hadley in christchurch, all I can say is ” You were as tough and resilient as you can get”, you never let your leg get in the way of any adventure. Your love for food and visit to every stock car event and going camping every year are all the memories I hold of you close to my heart.
Go in Peace
May your Soul Rest In Peace
Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti
Lots of Love : Anis
Condolences from Uma Abdul, Neil Singh, Sandra Singh & Nicholas Singh
Rodger, am gonna miss you mate. But we are very happy that you now are in a better place without any ailments.
Sending love from Oz to the Hadley family. We will be watching and sending love from afar.