Waikato farmer who died in tragic accident was 'doing what he loved'
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Save Douglas Russell Brown died after an accident with farming equipment on Plantation Rd in Rangiriri, Waikato. Photo/GoogleEarth
A much loved father who died in a "tragic farm accident doing what he loved" has been named.
Douglas Russell Brown, 60, of Waikato was killed last Wednesday in an accident with farming equipment on Plantation Rd, Rangiriri.
In a death notice published in the Weekend Herald, Brown was described
as an "inseparable, kindred spirit and soulmate" and "dearly loved father".
"[Doug] died as a result of a tragic farm accident doing what he loved. Your achievements amazed and inspired us all," the notice read.
"Your smiling face and loving kind nature will always be remembered."
