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1938
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2022
Graeme WRIGHT Obituary
16.04.1938 - 6.01.2022
Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Treasured father and father-in-law of John Wright and Karen Whitehead (Wellington), Jane and Daren Griffiths (Rotorua), Linda and Dave Prattley (Christchurch). Adored Grandpa of Cameron, and Frances; Grace, Kate, and Reuben; Ollie, and Lucy. Much loved brother of Jen and the late Peter. Graeme was a valued colleague at the University of Canterbury (Chemistry Department), later a counsellor at The Arahura Centre and teacher at Vision College Christchurch. He was also a lay preacher, youth pastor, and a mentor and friend to so many people over his long and full life. Thank you to all Graeme's friends and colleagues for your support, and to the staff of Ward 23 at Christchurch Hospital for your compassion and care.
Forever in our hearts.
Messages to the Graeme Wright Family, c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to The Leprosy Mission NZ and may be made online only at bit.ly/gjwright0601 A celebration of Graeme's life will be held at the St Albans Baptist Church, 64 McFaddens Road, on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 1.30pm, thereafter private cremation. The service will be a "My Vaccine Pass" only. Please allow plenty of time and have your pass ready.
Memories and Condolences
for Graeme WRIGHT
8 Entries
Sue Mullins & Karen Newell
February 3, 2022
Sending love and support at this sad time.
Graeme was a truly lovely person.
Warm hearted, generous and giving.
Sadly missed.
Amy Hoby
January 10, 2022
Graeme was a wonderful uncle to me, forever kind, thoughtful, generous, he was such lovely, warm person. I always felt so comfortable with him, despite not seeing him often. My husband and I have fond memories of seeing him in Christchurch on our honeymoon. I´m very sorry he´s gone, and grateful that he was here. Sending our thoughts and love to all his family.
Trent, Amanda, Madeleine and Samuel Schroeter (Adelaide)
January 10, 2022
Uncle Graeme was a warm, kind and generous Uncle. I have fond memories of trips to Christchurch where I was always welcomed. To John, Jane, Linda and your families, may your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Simon, Susan, Joshua and Nathan Hoby
January 9, 2022
Simon, Susan, Joshua and Nathan Hoby
January 9, 2022
Simon, Susan, Joshua and Nathan Hoby
January 9, 2022
Farewell Uncle Graeme, this was sad news for all of us who knew you.
We will always remember your loving kindness and the accomodating warmth that you had towards us when we came for Christchurch visits. Despite the difference of years between us, you always found a way to relate and make us feel most welcome. Rest well in His glorious peace.
Mark and Elizabeth Hoby.
January 8, 2022
Wright Graeme John. Graeme was a much loved and respected brother-in-law, and uncle to our children. We mourn his passing, and send our heartfelt love and sympathy to his children and their spouses, his grand children, and sister Jen. We will always treasure the times we spent with him, and remember
his warm hospitality when we visited from Australia. reunited with his beloved Margaret.
January 8, 2022
WRIGHT, Dr Graeme John:
It is with deepest sadness that we acknowledge the passing of a dear colleague and friend. His warmly gracious, gentle wisdom and commitment as mentor to so many, endeared him to all who were privileged to collaborate with him. We extend our sincere condolences to his family at this time. Staff and Trustees, The Arahura Centre, Christchurch.
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