

"To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded."
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Tribute
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear friend and precious family member, Will, on Wednesday, December 11th.
For a number of years, Will quietly and courageously battled personal struggles, facing them with strength and grace. Despite his challenges, he remained dedicated to those around him, striving to lift others while carrying his burdens as silently as he could.
Will was a truly remarkable person—brilliant, compassionate, and deeply kind. A gentle soul with an enormous heart, he was known for his unwavering care for others, often placing their well-being above his own. As a physician, he exemplified attentiveness and diligence, saving lives and improving countless others through his expertise, dedication, and empathy. His contributions to medicine and the lives he touched are immeasurable, and his loss is profoundly felt by all those who knew and loved him.
Beyond his professional role, Will was a beautiful human being—genuine, caring, and selfless. To know him was to love him, and his absence leaves a void that words cannot fully express.
We take comfort in knowing that he is now at peace, free from the struggles that weighed so heavily upon him. He will forever remain in our hearts, loved now and always.
Rest peacefully, dear Will. You will be missed beyond measure.
The Live Stream Link for Wills
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I admired his intelligence, generous & caring nature and his sense of humour! My thoughts are with his family at this time & I will miss him dearly.
Rest in peace darling xx
Will, you seemed so good when we saw you last. You hid your pain well. Not wanting anyone to be saddened by the torment that must have been flowing inside.
You will be missed
I was very saddened to hear of your passing and my condolences to your Mum and your extended family.
You were always so kind and caring for the patients you looked after, wanting to always do the absolute best for them. You were a quiet colleague who always had a smile and a gentle soul.
You will be missed.
My heart aches for Will, for his family, for his friends, for his colleagues, for his patients, & most of for his mother Jane.
Jane devoted her life to you Will & she was so proud of your gentle soul & academic achievements.
Even as a fourteen year old teenager, you tried to teach basic biochemical science to a forty year old with patience & perseverance but I still did not understand but I did pass my test. Thanks Will.
I wish you had understood how many people respected & loved you. I will love you until the end of time.
Bronwyn
We still can’t believe that you are gone. Auckland Hospital General Medicine is not the same for us without you :( You were certainly the exception in that you always seemed to love being at work, unlike the rest of us! Your passion and enthusiasm for anything you got involved with was truly admirable. You were so welcoming to everyone, without any ounce of bias, and seemed to only see the good in others. You were such a kind and generous colleague and friend to us. We are so sad that you were going through so much silently. You don’t know how much we are missing you now and will always miss you. We hope you are soaring high way above the clouds. Every time we see a rainbow in the sky, we will think of you and the happy memories of you.
Here is a lovely memory of you with the Red team staff on ward 63 at Angela’s birthday celebration August 2023 🧡



David
My beloved only son. Words cannot express the profound sorrow caused by your sudden passing. You were the centre of my universe. Together, with the unwavering support from family and friends, we navigated the sudden and far too early loss of a husband and father. Somehow, we managed to make it work—me as a working mum and you as a bright and creative child. A child mature beyond your years, who at not yet three began to understand that even when you cherish someone, they can be taken from you.
You were a delightful and easy child, gifted and socially confident.
I remember the drama you wrote and planned to stage for the rest of your primary school. And, your enthusiasm for this project, the time and energy you and your fellow pupils put into preparing for this grand event. The deep disappointment you felt when, even though you had researched and had the facts to support your case, you couldn't convince your school headmaster that the batteries, fireworks’ fuses, and gunpowder were completely safe components of your theatrical finale—a “safe indoor fireworks” display.
I have the greatest admiration for you, Will. Despite your purposely hidden but life-impacting health issues, you almost without exception remained other-focused, compassionate, gentle and kind. I miss you deeply.
Lots of love, Mum
“Joy and woe are woven fine
A clothing for the soul divine;
Under every grief and pine
Runs a joy with silken twine.
It is right it should be so;
Man was made for joy and woe;
And when this we rightly know,
Through the world
We safely go.”
~ Blake

When I first met Will, I couldn’t have imagined how much our friendship would grow. Over the past six years, we’ve shared countless laughs, drinks, and memorable gatherings together.
If love alone could sustain you, my friend, you would live forever.
As we move forward without you, we promise to carry your memory with us - always loving, kind, and gentle.
With a parcel on its wings
Be careful as you open it
It's full of wonderful things
Inside are a million kisses
Wrapped up in a million hugs
To say how much I miss you
And to send you all of my love.
I hold you close within my heart
And there you will remain
To walk with me throughout this life
Until we meet again
My beautiful boy, I love you so much



Cousin and friend. We remember all the times you were with us through the school holidays as a young lad and all the memorable times spent with Nana, the special biscuits brought only for you.
In later years it was always a pleasure to share family events (birthdays, Christmas etc) together.
We thank God for all the special times we shared and the recent conversation, where we affirmed our affection and love for each other and thoroughly enjoyed the wide ranging topics we covered - a special time we will cherish forever.
Be at peace my dear cousin, you will always be in our hearts.
You were a light in our lives, a vibrant thread in the tapestry of our family, and your absence leaves a void we cannot fill.
Though your path was marked by struggles unseen, I will remember the beauty of who you were—the laughter we shared, the kindness you showed, the way you made my world a little brighter just by being in it. You were a gift, a reflection of God’s own creativity and I have always adored you.
Though I will never fully understand why you left us, dear Will, I will forever hold you in my heart. May the peace of Christ, which transcends all understanding, guard you and bring you to a place of everlasting rest. Until we meet again, may you know how deeply you were loved—by me, by our family, and by the Creator who fashioned you with infinite care.
I miss you.



Service
The Live Stream Link for the service is https://iknowit.nz/watch/893_will-jonathan-dransfield
24 Hill Street, Onehunga, Auckland