Douglas Edwin “Doug” Bothwell


On Wednesday, October 29th, 2025, at Hospice Marlborough, our dearly loved dad passed away peacefully aged 98 years. Loved husband of the late Neroli, loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Christopher and Kiri, Rosanne, and Jennifer. 
Loved Grandad of Murray, Ethan and Ellen, and great grandad of Isobella.
A life well lived. Forever in our hearts.
A private cremation has taken place and a memorial service for Doug will be held on Friday 7th November 2025 at 2pm, at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce St, Blenheim. 
Messages to the Bothwell family, c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Marlborough Hospice Trust in memory of Doug via the Hospice Marlborough website or at the service.


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Service Details

Springlands Chapel
Cloudy Bay Funeral Services
15 Boyce Street
Blenheim
Friday 7 November 2025
2.00pm
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From - Rosemary Wells
Jennifer, so sad to see your Dad passed away, he was a great age and lived a long and happy life. 
Thinking of you all. 
Rosemary Wells, Renee deLuca, Laurel Carre

From - Paula Davis (née Clough)
To Christopher and family, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing, been many years since our bowling days 
but remember him fondly, thinking of you all during this sad time.

From - Janice Thompsett
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My dad said you gave him a great farewell. 
Thinking of you all with love ❤️