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Thomas Lenard "Tom/TC" COWLISHAW

Thomas COWLISHAW Obituary

Tom passed peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with both Huntingtons Disease and Cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family at the Nurse Maude Hospice Christchurch in his 73rd year. Dearly loved husband of Gillian "Gill", father and father–in–law of Jules, Ash and Emily, Erin and Cory, and treasured Grandad to Danielle, Harrison, Emily, Charlie and Rory. A special mate for his dog Cleo. Loved brother of Peter, and Jules and Baron (both who predeceased him), brother-in-law of Kay, Julie Edwards, Christine and Kevin Devereux (Australia), Murray McKenzie and the late Nigel. Tom was an adored son-in-law of the late Jock and Marise McKenzie. The family extends heartfelt thanks to Nurse Maude Hospice staff, Access carers, Access Palliative Team, and St John's staff - all who have supported us through this difficult journey. As per Tom's wishes for immediate cremation, no funeral will be held. Tom's life will be celebrated at a later date.


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Published by The Press on Nov. 22, 2025.

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Nathan Steele

December 11, 2025

So sorry to hear this Ash and family.
Tom was my rugby coach and was a great mentor as a young fella growing up. He presented me my first ever trophy.
RIP Tom, you'll be sorely missed

Ross Steele

November 25, 2025

Sad to have just read this.Tom was a great guy awesome coach to my son Nathan(steelE Dan as Tom would say always made you feel welcome and enjoy the beer at the club Rooms A true rugby man through and through
RIP Tom. regards Ross and Nathan Steele

Janine and Don Saxon

November 24, 2025

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing, our thoughts are with you all at this sad time

Leigh, Johanna & Maree

November 24, 2025

Gill and family,

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing.
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Have many happy memories
Of times shared together.

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Dianne Harrison

November 23, 2025

My deepest condolences to you Gill and your family,memories are what keep us strong,your husband would have had the best nurse..regards Di Harrison

F and T Tavendale

November 23, 2025

Gill and family
So sorry and saddened to hear of Toms death.
Our sincere condolences
Take care of yourselves
Faye and Trevor

Shirley

November 23, 2025

To Gill & family,
- as naturally as leaves on a tree
So will the many memories of Tom through the years be
Sincere sympathy
Shirley Hobson nee Hopping

CHARMAINE COWLISHAW

November 22, 2025

We will always remember your lolly breaks and cheeky smile Uncle Tom xx love Kerrianne and Charmaine

Joanne waddell

November 22, 2025

Shall miss his company and wit at The Club. Rest easy Tom Condolences to Jill and family. Joanne and Steve

Liz&Rod Abbott

November 22, 2025

Our deepest sympathy and love to you Gill&family.
Liz &Rod Abbott

Diane Gibson ( nee Campbell )

November 22, 2025

Happy memories of looking after Peter Jules and Thomas as children.

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