Hiram (Spud) George Taylor

Passed away peacefully on Sunday March 16, 2025, at Springlands Lifestyle Village, Blenheim. Aged 85 years. Loved husband of Trish and the late Carol. Loved father of Hiram, Stephen and Rachel, stepfather of Jason and Rachel. Grandfather and great-grandfather of Katie and Phil, Tash and Ryan, Harriet, Florence, Frank, Maggie, Charlie, Ben, Abby, and Laura. Father-in-law to Virginia, Simon, and Kate. Special thanks to Jen, Kev, Willie and Lee. Messages may be sent to the Taylor Family, 1 Shearwater Drive, Kaikoura 7300. In lieu of flowers a donation to Kaikoura SPCA (https://www.spca.nz/donate) or to Avodah (https://www.avodah.nz/donate) would be appreciated. A service for Spud will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4 Grays Lane, Kaikoura at 11:00 am on Thursday March 20, followed by interment at Kaikoura Cemetery.