HEATH, Eric Walmsley

28 November 1923 to 27 July 2025

Beloved husband to Barbara and Daddyo to Maude (Robin), Jan, and the late David.

He was 101 years old and had just celebrated 75 years of marriage to Barbara.

Brother to Shirley in Perth and father-in-law to Gary, Phil, Andrew and Hide. Adored by his granddaughter Kate, grandson-in-law Durrant, and great-grandkids Vinnie and Leo.

WWII veteran, brilliant political cartoonist (with the DomPost for 28 years), artist, sculptor, set-builder, and illustrator of over 100 books. Eric had a way of making you laugh, think, and feel.

Boat-builder, sailor, fisherman, animal-lover, afficionado of Bluff Oysters and a passionate advocate for the ocean and its marine life. He became a Taonga of Kapiti in 2010. We’ve had a private cremation for Eric, and will hold a bloody good send-off for him in the near future.

Our family would like to thank the truly wonderful medical staff and carers at Metlife Coastal Villas Carehome.

Eric adored his ginger cats – if you would like to make a donation in his name we would love you to support registered charity Feline Fix. Account 03-0732-0042273-00

Messages to the Heath family may be placed here in Eric’s Tribute book or posted c/-PO Box 723 Paraparaumu 5254.