MACKEY, Frederick James (Fred):

Passed away peacefully after a short illness at Waikato Hospital on Saturday, 1 November 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Dearly loved husband of Rachel for 32 years. Father of Riley and Jennifer. Loved brother of Judith, Beverley, Ken, Lynley and Heather.

Special thanks to the team at OPR3, Waikato Hospital for their care and support of Fred.

Messages to the ‘Mackey Family’ can be sent c/- Grinter’s Funeral Home, 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434 or in Fred’s online tribute book at www.grinters.co.nz

A memorial service for Fred will be held at Raleigh Street Christian Centre, 24 Raleigh Street, Leamington, Cambridge on Thursday, 6 November 2025 at 2.30 pm.