Mr Graeme Gordon McHerron
29 March 1944 – 23 March 2024
Mr Graeme Gordon McHerron
29 March 1944 – 23 March 2024
McHERRON, Graeme Gordon
29.03.44 - 23.03.24
Passed away peacefully on 23rd March 2024, just 6 days off his 80th birthday. Born in Westport, NZ, and died peacefully at Edith Cavell in Sumner surrounded by his children. Beloved son of the late Jean and Frederick McHerron. Brother of Ann Blythe and the late Merle Wilson, brother-in-law to the late Bill and Horace.
Adored Dad to Symon, Paula and Andrew, and father-in-law of Cheree, Simon, and Sanaz. Delighted Grandad of Brianna, Lucas, Charlie, Archie and Daniel. Uncle to Allan and Christine
We will all miss you immensely.
Thank-you so much to all of those that supported him, and us, over his journey the last 12 months, and to Edith Cavell for their amazing care shown towards Graeme.
A celebration of his life will be held at the Rangiora RSA on Wednesday April 3rd at 1:30pm, to be followed by a reception. Messages to the family C/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.
Notice by Gulliver & Tyler Funerals
Funeral service held at Rangiora RSA
Tributes
My boss on g.m.v. Aramoana the Cook Strait ferry. Graeme McHerron was a true coaster. He knew everybody from the Coast. Men, women, children. Old or young. In my time with him, he could approach one or two of any of a huge number of passengers and say "I'm sure I know you; aren't you from .... name the town or place .... or you must be related to so and so or do you know". He always got a positive reply and a long conversation. Always left me with the impression that Graeme knew everybody on the coast, what they did and who they were related to !! Everybody ! This is an old time characteristic you will no longer encounter anywhere in New Zealand. Always a twinkle in his eye and a friendly thing to say. Very glad you were in my life. RIP Graeme.
Notice by Gulliver & Tyler Funerals
Funeral service held at Rangiora RSA
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