6 February 1942 – 6 May 2026
6 February 1942 – 6 May 2026
HUNTER, Graeme Frederick Arthur
Suddenly at Home on Wednesday, 6 May 2026 aged 84. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Lesley.
Cherished father and father-in-law of Simone and Andrew, Ingrid and JP, Bridget. Loved Grandfather of Kristian, Julianne, Zahara, Clara, Kajsa.
A service to celebrate Graeme’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 46 Watson Street, New Plymouth on Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 2pm.
Messages to the Hunter Family may be left here.
In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Taranaki Rescue Helicopter or Hospice Taranaki.
For those unable to attend, Graeme’s funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
To Lesley & family Sincere sympathy on the loss Graeme. Regards Don Penwarden
Dearest Lesley, Simone Ingrid Bridget and family. Sending our deepest condolences and sympathy at the sudden loss of your soulmate dad and grandad. we have great memories of the fun we had together back in the heady days of mohair farming. You both were also neighbours of and in days gone by you are often there for a helping hand. Go well Lesley and Family sending our love to you all and grateful for the fun we’ve had together and teaching us all trout fishing at Kakatahi . Bless you Graeme Rest in Peace til we meet again. Pauline Tony Nicolaas and Hannah Zieltjes
Dear family, I’m so sorry for your loss. The service (I watched on the livestream) was a beautiful tribute. I remember those pool parties!! Sending you all my love, Kirst
To Lesley, Simone, Ingrid, Bridget and families. Sending love and hugs to you all at this very sad time. Thinking of you and wished I was there to support you. Love always Sharee, Todd, Jack and Sean xoxo
We have fond memories of Graeme who always included us in your family gatherings - a true gentleman and friend - Squit and Keith - Brad and Evie - Ashlee and Conor xxx
Graeme was an outstanding neighbour and Michael and I enjoyed our chats. He will be truly missed on our Road. Sincerest apologies for our absence today, Michael is in Wellington and I also unable to be there. Offering our love and prayers and support Lesley and family. Fiona and Michael Dravitzki
Dear Simone and family, sending our hugs and love at this sad time. We know how much of a rock your Dad was to your family. We hope with time you can hold the memories dear. Sorry we are unable to make the funeral as just back from overseas but we will be in touch xx
Dear Lesley and family Sending you all so much love at this very sad time. We will raise a glass to Jabber and think of the many happy memories from the last 60 years that we've shared with him and you all. Love Chas, Marianne, Jane and the rest of the Poms ❤️ xx
Dear Lesley &Family We are so very sad for you all We have lots of warm memories of the fun times we had together Especially when the Deer industry developed Graeme was a lovely man Forever in our hearts ♥️
Thinking of you Leslie, Simone and family at this very sad time. With deepest sympathy, Michael
Lesley & Family sincere condolences at this very sad time.
My sincere condolences to Lesley and family. So sorry to hear of Graeme’s sudden passing. Will miss our regular chats. Russell How.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Graeme. Our love & thoughts are with you Lesley & your family at this sad time.
So sorry to hear of your loss Lesley and Family. Thinking of you all love Gail Simons and Family.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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