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Brian FORD Obituary
Brian passed peacefully at home on April 8, 2023, aged 82 years. Husband of the much loved late Lyn. Dad, friend and father-in-law of his much loved Robyn and Alastair Penney, Liz and Gerald Barrett, Glen Ford and Catherine Habermann. Much loved Grandad/Grandpa of his treasured and so adored grandchildren Caitlyn and William, Maddison and Amellia and Tomas and James. Son of the late Bill and Gwen, loved brother and brother-in-law of Kevin and Ann and Peter and Frances (Dunedin). Uncle of all his nieces and nephews and their families, who he so loved. Long-time friend and companion of Di Knowles, and all his wonderful friends.
Rest in Peace.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated and can be made online at www.stjohn.org.nz. Messages to the family of Brian Ford, 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A Requeim Mass for Brian will be Celebrated at Christ the King Catholic Church, 90 Greers Road, Burnside, Christchurch, Tomorrow (Thursday) at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. For those unable to attend Brian's service it will be livestreamed at www.tinyurl.com/bwford
Memories and Condolences
for Brian FORD
10 Entries
Paul Dunn
April 16, 2023
So sorry to hear of the passing of Brian. Brian attended my Life Fit exercise classes at the Bishopdale YMCA for many years. The Crusader/ Highlander banter we enjoyed was second to none. An absolute gentleman. Enjoy some cold Speights up there my friend.
Paul Dunn
Tracy Henderson
April 12, 2023
So sorry to hear of Brian's passing. Such fond memories of when grandad would look after his grandchildren and pick them up from school. May you have icecream and weetbix and remember him fondly. Lots of love Tracy
Penny Marks
April 12, 2023
" One of my Favourites "
I worked with Brian at St Vincent de Paul and enjoyed every minute of it - a kind and caring Man who loved life and everyone in it.RIP Brian.
Penny Marks
Paul McEnaney
April 11, 2023
I have known Brian since we both joined Customs in 1959. I was from Greymouth and Brian from Dunedin. We both attended an induction course in Christchurch that year and remained good mates since. We enjoyed each others company and had many a beer over that time. My condolences to the family and a special one to Dianne
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Snow Young
April 11, 2023
Met "Henry" when I started in Dunedin Customs 53 years ago in 1970. Another true Southern gentleman and one of lifes great characters ... will leave a big hole in the world for many.
Allen Jones
April 11, 2023
Enjoyed many a laugh with Brian when visiting Christchurch. Sad to hear of his passing. Allen Jones,
Caroline Greenwood
April 11, 2023
Dear Brian was a loved friend as a fellow member of St Vincent de Paul in Christ the King parish. Such a lovely man and so passionate about the future of the Church in Christchurch. My deepest sympathy to all his family at this time. Caroline Greenwood
Hilary Sparrow
April 11, 2023
Was so sad to hear that Brian who was a wonderful loving man has left us.A great loss to all of his many friends who loved him ,we will miss him always.
Raylene Crooks
April 10, 2023
So sorry to hear of Brian's passing. Thoughts are with family and friends.
Lots of good memories over ~66 years of friendship. Brian will always be remembered by the Crooks family of Wellington.
We shared lots of laughs with Brian with his booming laugh and smile he was always a good friend.
Warwick will now have another friend to reminisce with.
Love the Crooks'
Julene Leslie
April 10, 2023
Brian will be very much missed. A dear and loving friend of my parents, Ann and John, he was always there to support them. I will fondly remember Brian for his huge bear hugs and his equally huge heart. We were all blessed to have had this gentle giant in our lives.
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