Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
William BLYTHE Obituary
BLYTHE,
William Edward (Bill):
On October 20, 2021. Aged 87. After a short illness and surrounded by his loving family, Bill passed peacefully and with dignity. Dearly loved husband and lifetime companion of Ann. Devoted father and father-in-law of Allan and Anita, and Chris and Andy, adored Grandad of Braden and Caitlin, Chanel and Alex, Riley and Aoife, and Liam, proud Great-Grandad of Juliette, Ann, and Mary, brother and brother-in-law of Elizabeth and Stan, Marian and Moss, Shirley and Jack, Merle and Horrie (all deceased), and Graeme McHerron, and a cherished uncle and cousin, and friend to many. A gentle man who spun a great yarn and loved his garden, his horses and his family.
"A limb has fallen from the family tree
That says grieve not for me.
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song,
The good life I lived while I was strong"
Messages to The Blythe Family, PO Box 128, Westport 7866. A celebration of Bill's life will be held at The FW Hagedorn Memorial Chapel, 123 Derby Street, Westport, on Tuesday, October 26, at 2.00pm, thereafter interment at the Orowaiti Cemetery.
Hagedorns Buller
Funeral Services
Funeral Directors Association of NZ.
William Edward (Bill):
On October 20, 2021. Aged 87. After a short illness and surrounded by his loving family, Bill passed peacefully and with dignity. Dearly loved husband and lifetime companion of Ann. Devoted father and father-in-law of Allan and Anita, and Chris and Andy, adored Grandad of Braden and Caitlin, Chanel and Alex, Riley and Aoife, and Liam, proud Great-Grandad of Juliette, Ann, and Mary, brother and brother-in-law of Elizabeth and Stan, Marian and Moss, Shirley and Jack, Merle and Horrie (all deceased), and Graeme McHerron, and a cherished uncle and cousin, and friend to many. A gentle man who spun a great yarn and loved his garden, his horses and his family.
"A limb has fallen from the family tree
That says grieve not for me.
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song,
The good life I lived while I was strong"
Messages to The Blythe Family, PO Box 128, Westport 7866. A celebration of Bill's life will be held at The FW Hagedorn Memorial Chapel, 123 Derby Street, Westport, on Tuesday, October 26, at 2.00pm, thereafter interment at the Orowaiti Cemetery.
Hagedorns Buller
Funeral Services
Funeral Directors Association of NZ.
Published by The Press on Oct. 23, 2021.
Memories and Condolences
for William BLYTHE
3 Entries
Kay and Keith Fox
October 26, 2021
Farmer,Builder,Gardener,Horse Breeder,Rugby Player,Loving husband,Father,Grandfather,Great Grandfather,Entrepreneur.And an all round great Kiwi Bloke.We love and miss you Bill.Fondest love to you all.Kay and Keith Fox.
October 25, 2021
In memory of a truely remarkable man.We loved your stories and will miss you at the gatherings of the cousins.With much love to you all.Wayne and Vicki
October 24, 2021
Dear Ann, Chris, Andy and all your family,
Our very warmest sympathy on your sad loss.. Michael and Rosemary, Fairlie.
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Memorial Events
for William BLYTHE
Funeral services provided by:
Hagedorns Buller Funeral ServicesCnr Wakefield &, Derby Street, Westport Buller, Buller