Donald ‘Sawdust’ Edward Wright

On March 16, 2026, at Burwood Hospital, aged 87 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Jacqui and Grant, Poppa of Natalie, loved brother, uncle, friend, and member of the Akaroa community. A special thanks to the staff of C1 Ward at Burwood Hospital for their care and compassion of Sawdust in his final days. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Donald Wright, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Sawdust’s life will be held at The Gaiety Theatre, 105 Rue Jolie, Akaroa, on March 28, at 2.00pm.