Peter John Charles WHITTAKER

FUNERAL HOME

Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545

Christchurch, Canterbury

Peter WHITTAKER Obituary

On July 29, 2025, suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 81 years. Devoted husband of Glynis, loved father and father-in-law of Lisa and Chris, Vanessa, Marcus and Sarah, dearly loved grandfather of Jerome, Anna, Ethan, Addison, Blake, Quincey, and Charlotte, and great-grandfather to Lorenzo, and Nova, a loved brother to Suzanne, and the late Cynthia. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Peter Whittaker, c/-PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Peter to St John Ambulance Rangiora would be appreciated and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz. In accordance with Peter's wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

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Published by The Press on Aug. 16, 2025.

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Andy

October 8, 2025

I remember Peter from back in the day. Very likely the nicest guy in NZ stamps. I certainly enjoyed chatting with him over the years, and warmly recall how he helped me understand penny reds and full-face queens. Fond memories. Condolences to Peter's family and close friends.

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