Sydney Crombie

Also known as "Syd"

26 May 19534 April 2024

Crombie, Sydney. (Syd) Passed away peacefully in his 71st year, at Hospice Southland, surrounded by family, on April 4th, 2024. Dearly loved son of the late Pareutanga (Polly) and Ron Crombie. Loved Brother and Brother-in-law of the late George Crombie, Chris and Bruce Crosland (Tekuiti).  Loved Father of Cameron and Steven and Father-in-law to Shannon and Shikana. Cherished Grandad of Harlem, Jax, Leah, Zech S.J and Lealah. A dearly loved Uncle to his nieces and nephews. Also, a very special Friend to Shona, John and Glenys. A big thank you to Damon and all the health professionals for the wonderful care of Syd. Also, a heartfelt thank you to Shona and John for their loving care of Syd over the last few months, his families will forever be grateful. A private service has been held.” Rest in love, Syd”.Messages to “Crombie Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to Syd’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/syd

Tributes

Sorry to hear of your passing Syd. Will miss the chats when I back in tui.. Genuine good bugger. Say howdy to the ole boy when ya start sharing tuatapere stories…cheers Sid

Sid Egerton

Thanks for the cherished memories and great laughs.

Terry Cocker

Dear family so sorry to hear of Syds passing. He was one of lifes good blokes. We shared many good yarns together and a man of integrity. It was a pleasure to know him. May you draw comfort from the many memories you have.

Bob Cranstoun

Remembering this time of the year spent in the bush during the roar. Wet butts, hungry puku great evenings spent around the camp fires if we made it back out. All the guys, Dippy, Chuggy, Hoki, Toecutter and Petabouy. Rest easy the Con.

Peter Baker

Dancing in the Sky .Until we meet again ...Glenys .

Glenys

Till we meet again my buddy RIP big bro, sympathy goes out to whanau from your "skip truck buddy" Tiwai

Mickie
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