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Hilton Frederick DICKENS

Hilton DICKENS Obituary

DICKENS, Hilton Frederick. Of Masterton, formerly of Alfredton. On 12th December 2019. Husband of the late Betty (nee Hodgson) for 59 years. Loved father of Bill, Paul and Liz, Marie, and Gary. Loved grandfather of James and Samantha, great grandfather of Thalia. Hilton was born in Pahiatua, attended Alfredton School and Pahiatua and Feilding High Schools. Farmed the family hill country farm in Alfredton before moving to Masterton. Hilton served in the New Zealand Territorial Army, was actively involved in the Wairarapa Small Bore Rifle Club, Farm Forestry Association, New Zealand China Friendship Society, Wairarapa Archival Society, and worked with his cousin Neville Wooderson for the Himalayan Trust in Nepal. A private cremation and celebration of Hilton's life has been held. Messages can be sent to: P.O. Box 872, Masterton 5840. The family thanks the wonderful staff of Masterton Medical Centre, Masterton Hospital, and Kahukura Palliative Care for their professionalism, generosity, and loving care.

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Dec. 17, 2019.

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December 20, 2019

Hilton was a much valued member of the Wairarapa Smallbore Association. We will miss his quiet smile whenever we visit the Masterton Rifle range for smallbore matches. RIP Hilton.
Martin and Janet Hunt
Palmerston North

Andrew McNiven

December 18, 2019

Hilton had a great knowledge of New Zealand Private Postal Operators and he leaves a great legacy for philatelists with his Alternative Postal Operators Handbook covering the period 1998 - 2005.
His involvement with the Wairarapa Stamp Club and the production of many newsletters over the years lead to much interesting information being recorded and shared with fellow stamp collectors.

You will be sadly missed.

Richard Wooders

December 17, 2019

Hilton was always full of surprises when it came to his stamp collection, always delighted when he could add a new item, at the same time share his knowledge on many a subject....

Steven McLachlan

December 17, 2019

A great philatelist now sadly gone. his interests were widespread and extensive. he will certainly be missed

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Paul Wales

December 17, 2019

I will miss his friendly chats at the various stamp shows the both of us attended.

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