Walter Sydney Jnr (Wally) Hammond
12th October, 1932 - 20th September, 2013HAMMOND, Walter Sydney Jnr (Wally). 12/10/32 ~ 20/09/13. Passed away peacefully after a long illness aged 80 years; surrounded by family and friends. Passionate owner of Hammond’s Wellington Sightseeing Tours for over 55 years. Beloved husband of Phyllis (dec). Brother of Robert, Ken, Bruce (dec) and Hazel. Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Father to Sheryl, John, Julie, Kay, Brent... more
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🕯 Cheryl Anderson lit a candle So sorry to here of Wallys passing. I have known Wally for many years although I haven't seen him in a long time. Whenever I did though he always said hello and asked after my mother Pam. Condolences to Lance and the rest of the family. How sad that his friendly smile won't be there to greet Wellington tourists a...
🕯 Rachael Shadbolt lit a candle The Tourism Industry Association Wellington team would like to extend our condolences to the Hammond Family on the passing of Wally. Over the years many of us in the TIA office had the opportunity to be associated with Wally and considered him one of the first true (and passionate)tourism operators in Wellington. In...
🕯 Belinda Timu lit a candle Uncle Wally, you were a one of a kind Uncle. You helped me with your kindness and wisdom for over 50 years. I will never cook tripe again, even though you said it tasted great. You now deserve to have that big holiday with Aunty Bunty. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace. Love always and thank you for being you, ...
🕯 Rere Hammond lit a candle Wally, you were one of the leading lights in the family. You could only be described as being determined, it was your purpose in life and you succeeded. As a youngster you were determined... to run away from home... which you succeeded at a number of times. Despite objections from members of the family, you purchas...
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🕯 Dave Mackay lit a candle Condolences to the Hammond family. We have many fond memories of Wally. We will always remember one of his sayings 'Something funny is going on' - we still use to this day. Always jolly and a pleasant gentleman. A true friend we had known for over 40 years. Together again with Phillis. Love from the Mackay Family.
Marilyn Mundy