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Walter George FINDLAY

Walter FINDLAY Obituary

FINDLAY, Walter George. Passed away at 88 years young. Loved and loving husband and partner of Yvonne. Loved father of Gael and David. Very proud grandfather of Alyx, Connor and Caleb. Walter was so proud that his Walter Findlay Ltd legacy was continuing with the 4th and 5th Generation of Findlay Family. A celebration of Walter's life will be held at Evans Chapel, Ormond Road at 1pm on Wednesday 1st October. Evans Funeral Service Ltd FDANZ www.evansfuneral.co.nz

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Published by Gisborne Herald on Sep. 27, 2025.

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Jaki Chalmers

October 4, 2025

Sad to read about the passing of your father, Walter . I remember him with fondness. Love to
your family at this time.

Suzanne Wilman

October 3, 2025

Good bye Walter, you were a wonderful, kind, generous man. You have left a great legacy for Gisborne. You were wonderful boss, it was a pleasure to work for you. RIP - a true engineering wizard

F & M kokkosis

October 2, 2025

Our condolences

Hans Kwak

September 30, 2025

Walter Findlay, a real gentleman. He achieved what very few of our generation have been able to do, witness the younger generation continue running the family business. A reason to be proud of a life well lived, A marvellous effort. R.I.P Walter.
Hans & Patricia Kwak

Wendy Forrester (Hunt)

September 29, 2025

Walter was my boss for many years and I would say that he was always kind and appreciative of my work. A top boss.

Duncan Loney. NZ Bakels

September 29, 2025

Walter was always a gentleman and I always enjoyed visiting the bakery. My condolences to all the family.

Tanya Gordon

September 27, 2025

Such a icon of Gisborne, made Gisborne proud, Missed and always be remembered, and services to Gisborne community and wide, Condolences to family, No one can do bread like Mr Findley ,, R,I,P Sir Walter Findley, Arohamai

September 27, 2025

FINDLAY, Walter George. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 23rd September. Loved brother of Elizabeth (Libby), John and Judy; loved brother in law of Jack Shallard, Geraldine Findlay and the late Bill Good.

September 27, 2025

FINDLAY, Walter George. “The Legend” has passed Gael and Lisa Findlay- Hopkins and their Family Jake, Reuben, Milo and children. Will celebrate Walter's life privately at Goodwood Racing Track, Chichester, England.

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