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Stuart Pedersen

Stuart John Pedersen (School 1974-1978) passed away in a yachting accident on 14 October 2019.

Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Pamela and father of Sven and Theo. Son of Ove (deceased) and Marian, brother and brother- in- law of Susan and Pierre, Diane and Matthew, Margot and Paul, Kate and Stephen.

Stuart was an active member of the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club. He also chaired the Bay of Plenty Sailing Academy Trust, and was Tauranga's ACT party candidate.

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