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Clarence Eugene "Clarrie" GALWAY

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Patersons Funeral Services

530 East Street

Ashburton, Canterbury

Clarence GALWAY Obituary

On Friday, February 20, 2026, peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, surrounded by his loving family, aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of Norma. Much loved father and father-in-law of Suzanne and Leigh, David and Penny. Special grandfather to Mitchell, Connor and Grace. Loved brother to his siblings. A special thank you to the staff at Tuarangi Home for their outstanding care. Messages to the Galway family, PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to Friends of Tuarangi would be appreciated and can be made at the service. A Memorial service to celebrate Clarrie's life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday, February 27, commencing at 1.30pm. For anyone wishing to view the service online go to www.patersonsfuneralservices.co.nz 'Funeral Notices' and click on Clarrie's notice for the link.


Published by The Press on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Jan, Doug, Hamish & Scarlett

February 27, 2026

Sending much love and sympathy to Aunty Norma and family on the passing of Uncle Clarrie. A truly inspiring man and legacy remains. So many wonderful memories and moments to treasure. A generous and fun-loving person through and through. He will be dearly missed by many. Biggest hugs and love to all. Xxx

Brian Galway

February 27, 2026

Sending Mine and Marions Heartfelt sympathies to Auntie Norma and Family at this sad time. I have many memories over the early years of holidays in Crushington, Blackspoint, Reefton, i will keep dear to my heart with family. sending Aroha to you all
RIP uncle Clarrie.

John Archer

February 26, 2026

Our heartfelt sympathies to Family on learning of Clarrie's recent passing.
Have many fond memories of my days working under him at the National Bank Ashburton.
A real Professional Banker, respected by all and a pleasure to have known him.
Rest in peace.

John & Chris Acher

John and Chris Archer

Carol Galway

February 26, 2026

Sincere condolences to Aunty Norma, Suzanne, David & families.
I have many happy memories of times spent together on our caravanning holidays over the years.
RIP Uncle Clarrie

James HEWES

February 26, 2026

Our sincere condolences to Norma and Family.I was Clarrie's Accountant at NBNZ Ashburton,lots of memories.Learnt very much from Clarrie,"master and pupil".Rest in. peace Clarrie. Jenny and Jim Hewes

Basil Galway

February 25, 2026

Uncle Clarry - what a wonderful life well lived! What a great example you were along with Auntie Norma to our family. You both were always there for us with kind and sage words! Thank you for being you. Our condolences to you Norma, Suzanne, David and families - while its sad its the end of an era, happy memories of Clarrie remain. Love from our family.

Dean, Kristen, Kylie & Hunter

February 25, 2026

We will miss you, Uncle Clarrie. Rest in peace. We hope Norma, Sue, and family are doing okay in this tough time. We love you all and will visit in April when Hunter and Dean are in town. Sending much love and fond memories.

Andrew Galway

February 25, 2026

R.i.P Uncle Clarie although we were away distant family but still have good memories of Christmas and family times with the family as a whole . Thinking of Aunty Norma and family . Fly high enjoy ya catching up with poppa. ...Andrew and Jane

Ann Woodham

February 25, 2026

Sincerest Sympathy Norma and Family, you will miss this lovely man who was so generous during his time in Ashburton! Ann Woodham

Mark Williams

February 25, 2026

My sincere condolences and prayers to Clarrie's family.
Clarrie was a mentor to me when I was a youngster at the NBNZ. His guidance and tuition was gratefully received and appreciated.
A thoughtful and astute banker who utilised his knowledge and skills to benefit many others.
Rest in peace
Mark Williams

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