Love you Dad, we will never forget you. The love, warmth, cheer, positive and cheerful man that you are. Our lives were always richer because of you. Fly high free of pain Dad/Pop x

Stu was a kind, honest and hardworking man. He went way anove and beyond to help people out. He twice selflessly drove a truckoad of gear down from Ruakura to Grasslands. So young to go. The world is a poorer place without him.

A beautiful tribute to a beautiful man. Stu will be so missed by everyone who loved him. Our thoughts and love are with Trudi, Tracey, Nikki, Kelsey, Glenn, Steve, Ethan and grandchildren. Go well dear Stu, thankyou for your friendship over the years xx

Much respect uncle. Beautiful celebration of life. Thoughts are with U family. Love

Sending all our love to Trudi, the girls and all of the family on this day. We are so grateful we meet Nikki in Aussie land when we did because we were welcomed into a beautiful family. Never forget Stu’s kindness, sense of humour, laugh and smiles! Such a great man it’s not goodbye it’s see you soon we will have a cheers to you Stu! Love always

You were a beam of light when you walked into a room full of McCreesh’s! Everyone respected your hard work and kind soul. May you rest In peace cousin/uncle (I always thought you were another uncle!) Say hi to Nan!(Heather) ❤️ xo

Thinking of you with loving thoughts in this time of sadness. Big hugs and kisses xx

My heart goes out to Stu's family and friends. My thoughts are with you and sending you so much love. May Stu rest in peace. Love Andy

We miss you so much Dad and are completely heartbroken that you are gone. But so incredibly proud to call you our Dad/Pop. You will always be with us and never far from our thoughts. We love you xx

Stu was one of the kindest and most generous people I’ve ever known. I feel so privileged to have had him as a friend over the past 26 years since we met working at Ruakura Research Centre. He was always doing things for others, never hesitating to lend a hand or share his time, energy and kindness. Always going out of his way to make life easier for those around him. No job was too much for Stu -even the bizarre requests from crazy scientists! His generosity of spirit, his sense of humour, and his zest for life touched all who had the privilege of knowing him. He had a way of making people around him feel supported and cared for. Stu lived life to the fullest and was the life and soul of the party! It is absolutely heartbreaking that he has been taken far too soon, with so much more still to do. He will be sorely missed by his loving family, and by us who had the good fortune to call him our mate. He will never be forgotten. Stu - Go well my friend.

Our love thoughts and deepest sympathy Trudi, Tracey, Glenn, Nikki, Steve, Kelsey, Ethan and kids. Our hearts are broken 💔 losing our dearly loved, loyal, kind, caring cruise buddie and friend Stu. We can't imagine our life without you in it. We had so many things planned for retirement with you in it. You will be sorely missed. Thankyou for 37 wonderful years of friendship. See you on the otherside mate like you said you would be there waiting for us. Love you lots Lynette and Rosco xxx