Dale Donald
On 28 November 2025, peacefully at home, in his 96th year.
Dearly loved husband of the late Alma and a much-loved father and father-in-law of the late Chris; James and Sandy (Long Valley); Warren and Kate (Melbourne). Loved Grandad of Lisa, Sarah, Gabrielle;
Jessica, Cameron and Ella; Rose and Lily. Great grandad of Christie.
Messages to the Donald family c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7204 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Marlborough Hospice Trust via their website would be appreciated
or may be made at the service.
A Funeral Service for Dale will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services,
15 Boyce Street on Wednesday 3 December at 11am followed by interment at the Havelock Cemetery.
The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
Springlands Chapel
Cloudy Bay Funeral Services
15 Boyce Street
Blenheim
Wednesday 3 December
11.00am
Please note, three camera views are available when watching a service at our Springlands Chapel. Select at top right of viewing screen.
From -Virginia Hope
Fond memories of Dale and Alma from Old Boys days x
Phillip always enjoyed stock dealing with Dale
Kindest thoughts to you Jim and all the family
Virginia Hope and Phillip Pratt x
From - Jenny Henderson
To all Dale’s family
So many happy Havelock Suburban days with great memories of Dale and Alma and the friendship with
our parents, Bill and Sylvia Ritchie.
Thinking of you with our love and sadness with Dale’s passing.
Jenny, John, Christine and families ❤️
From - Chris Ruffell
To Jim, Warren and family, my condolences to you all. Dale was one of the best I’ve ever known; an honest and true gentleman. He will be truly missed. The valley won’t be the same without him there.
From - Barbara Lampe
To Jim, Sandy and family,
Sending our condolences at your time of loss and may happy memories ease this gap that has been left it in your life.
Remembering fun times at the Old Boys Rugby Club
Regards Barbara Lampe and family
From - Wayne & Carol Frew
To Jim, Sandy & family
Sorry to hear of Dales passing
Didn’t know him very long but good for a great yarn
Always enjoyed the time spent with him doing the soup run
From - Anne Boddy
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. He was a member of the Havelock Lions. I had the pleasure of meeting him at the 50th reunion. Was a good friend to Mum and Dad, Dorothy and Ginger Donaldson, Havelock
