Eric LILLEY Obituary

Thoughts are with the friends and family at this time. Jim is an amazing mentor, he will be sadly missed

Dear Jim, you still owe me that fishing trip but it can wait for a while as there is still much more we have to do.
Mate where has the last 30 years gone? The maritime industry, coast guard, and the RSA have lost one of their most stable and considered advocates and friend. Your recent Kings honour is a tribute to the service you have devoted to our community, lso we remain thankful and mourn your untimely loss.
To Jim´s family our deepest condolences and may the sun never set on the memory of such a fine husband, father, brother, uncle and mate.
For we will remember Jim.
Rest in peace my friend.
Our love in remembrance.
Keith Ingram

There are no flowers on a sailors grave
No lilies on the ocean wave
The only tribute is a seagulls sweep
And the tears on a loved ones cheek
Fear not for those who go down to the sea in ship's
For as sunset draws near and the dawn breaks afar
We will remember those who have crossed the bar

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will miss you .
WUFFERS girls.

What an amazing man. One of life´s good buggers!
Great to have known you and Cathy.

Dom Air NZ

Rest in love with your beloved Cathy Jim.

I will forever be grateful for the love, friendship, and guidance you and Cath so generously shared over the years.
Now reunited, I know you will not rest but continue to watch over us all, two beautiful souls, together again, guiding us with love and a sense of humour as guardian angels

A caring soul passionate about the welfare of all. An absolute role model. Rest in Peace friend.
Condolences to all who knew him from Hamburg, Germany

Thinking of Jim´s family and his darling wee Biggles and Pinot.
Jim was such an amazing human, and such an amazing friend. Even though I´ve been back in Scotland since 2021, we messaged daily and FaceTimed frequently. I will miss him dearly. So thankful to have had him in my life and to have so many amazing memories to cherish. Rest in Peach Bruncle Jim. Love you always, Shona xxx

Gone the winter wet and cold, came the blue and clear sky. God guided to heaven a noble soul, on the shiny morning 22nd of July. He who has passed life's tests perfectly, is bonused with a quick farewell do luckily. Thus said though, shocked and sad are we, with the sudden departure of Mr Lilley. Inspiring, optimistic and patient, we remember most of your bus training moments. You'll be sincerely thanked and missed. RIP Jim.

Condolences to the Lilley family. Jim was a legend and all round TOP bloke with a wicked sense of humour. He packed so much goodness into his life and this planet has truly lost a superstar. Rest well chap. R.I.P

My condolences to Jim's family,Shona, we Biggles and friends.He was a great inspiration to everyone he meet .A real great guy .RIP God Bless.

Jim was a great work mate and friend a true gentleman will be sadly missed

Jim was one of the most out going, pun filled person. A great work mate that enjoyed pranks, even if they were on him!
He was caring and would help you if he could. He'll be missed by all who knew him. Rest now Jim and be with your lovely wife once again.

We acknowledge with gratitude and appreciation of Jim's involvement with the Korean War Commemoration held in Christchurch very recently. As president of the Korean Society of Christchurch, I would like to express our condolences on his sudden passing. It was a great honour to have his leadership and support for the Korean War Veterans.

You are a great man, Jim. You will be so dearly missed. Thank you for all your love and support over the years. Love your face

Very sad great man done a lot of good in this place always helpful