With heavy hearts, Early Settler share the news that our company has lost a treasured team member, a true “part of the furniture”, whose passion, knowledge, and humour made a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Trevor Browne who passed away suddenly on Monday 4 November, commenced working for Early Settler Ponsonby in 2006, and quickly established himself as one of the team and also of the wider community.
His work ethic and relationship with customers and staff alike led to him being often referred to as the "owner of Early Settler".
Trevor was born and raised in Whanganui and spent his early years there and then moved to Wellington for his formative years, his schooling occurring at Kelburn Primary, Marist Brothers and Wellington boys. He was never an academic but was extremely creative. His mother was a bridal store owner and Trevor worked with her creating bridal wear, cocktail, evening and after 5 wear.
He had a great love for animals especially cats and often would take the stray cats and kittens home. He also befriended many Ponsonby cats, who were always happy to grace the furniture.
Trevor had a great interest in fashion and in 1973 entered the Benson and Hedges Fashion design awards winning the first ever Supreme Wool Award Design as well as the Supreme Evening Wear design. He continued in fashion and also managed the high end menswear store "His Lordships". He then changed from fashion to furniture homewares and artwork working at Country Theme in Newmarket.
His sole reason for working was because he enjoyed it and wished to ensure that his customers received the best possible service. He'll be missed by the team, when Trevor first became ill and was receiving treatment, he said, "I hope to be back on deck soon, doing what I love to do, with peopleI love doing it with" He achieved that, still working Sunday shifts up until just a couple of weeks ago - a testament to his passion and work ethic.
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