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Christopher DELANEY Obituary
He might have been a spy, but now we'll never know; The sign of a top-tier spy.
He will be dearly missed.
His memorial will be held at midday on Friday 12 September 2025 at Plimmerton Boating Club. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Mary Potter Hospice.
Memories and Condolences
for Christopher DELANEY
19 Entries
Andrew McCarthy
February 20, 2026
I was recently told by on old STG /AOS colleague that Chris had passed away last year. Condolences to all of Chris´s family from our Whanau who worked with Chris over the years. He was a true professional and a wonderful person to be around and will certainly be missed.
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Aedeen Hickey
December 15, 2025
My sincere condolences to Chris´s family for their loss. I have just recently heard this very sad news. So sorry Chris. Rest in peace now. (From Aedeen - a former colleague)
Maria Triantafyllidou
September 18, 2025
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved Chris. He was a wonderful and sweet man, whose kindness and positive attitude touched the lives of many of us all around the world. I met Chris in 2023 through work at the IAEA and I was immediately impressed with his warmth, friendliness, and sense of humor. He was genuine, super smart, humble, and funny. And he always had the coolest stories from his travels. He spoke fondly of his trips with his sons and all the adventures they had together. What a truly great guy he was! I have his smile in my memory and I will always remember him like this: happy and simply cool. Goodbye Chris. We will miss you. May God keep you safe with Him forever. Sincerely, Maria
Anette Galasinski
September 15, 2025
My deepest condolences to Chris´s family for the profound loss of a wonderful son, father, brother, and father-in-law. I pray that God grants you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Chris was an extraordinary man-warm, friendly, cheerful, and always respectful. I got to know Chris through his work for our office at the IAEA. We shared many laughs and a similar sense of humor, which made our time together truly enjoyable. I´m grateful he had the chance to visit my home country, Sweden, last year, where he went hiking in the north. He was impressed by the stunning landscape, though he later joked about being glad to escape the mosquitoes.
We stayed in regular contact, and I followed his health journey
closely. On the day Chris passed, I took an evening walk with my dog and witnessed an incredible sunset-it felt as though he was saying goodbye.
At the plaza of the Vienna International Centre, we have a memorial fountain honoring staff and non-staff who have served the IAEA and UN organizations. Chris will be deeply missed by many, and his legacy will live on through his sons and grandchildren.
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Chris and Deb Howard
September 12, 2025
Jocelyn and family very sorry to hear of the loss of Chris. He has been a great friend and mate it was good to have the chance to see him earlier in the year. Rest in peace.lag
Mark Berryman
September 12, 2025
Very sad to hear of the passing of former colleague and friend. A member of the same cadet wing you will be deeply missed. Unfortunately won´t be able to attend had to return home urgently.
Jicheng ZHANG
September 12, 2025
Chris was a kind and friendly colleague at the IAEA. I had great respect for him and his work. He will be much missed. RIP, Chris.
Marina
September 12, 2025
Very sad to hear about Chris´s passing. He was a wonderful person - always friendly, professional, and kind. It was a pleasure to get to know him and work with him at the IAEA. I have great respect for him. Today, I remembered him happy, showing me a video of himself swimming with whales in the Tonga Islands. That joyful image is how I will remember him.
Carol ,Terry & Families
September 11, 2025
We are very sad to loose a loved and respected nephew.
Always remembered for his consideration and warmth.
Thoughts and love to all the immediate family.
Sean & Jaydene Buckley
September 11, 2025
Chris was a wonderful friend and colleague to us at OSACO Group. He joined the team when we began in 2013 and was part of the foundation and fabric. He'll be deeply missed. We've had many adventures together around the globe in challenging environments. He was the Zen Master who could be trusted to say exactly what he was thinking and undertake tasks with humility, professionalism and when appropriate humor. We'll miss you.
OSACO Group
September 11, 2025
We are all utterly devastated by the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Chris. The messages we've received from our international team this week have all said the same thing: Chris was the penultimate gentleman and a true professional.
Chris approached his work with profound empathy and understanding, especially when serving some of the most vulnerable people on the planet.
He set an outstanding example for us all, and his legacy of kindness and integrity will continue to inspire us.
We were incredibly lucky to have him as a vital part of the OSACO family.
On a personal note, Sean and I cherish the memory of our shared adventures and miss him dearly as a great friend.
Our thoughts are with Mike and Svenja, Mark and Lisa and whanau and all who loved him during this incredibly difficult time.
All of us from OSACO Group
Shelley
September 11, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful man who lived his best life. RIP Chris, the world feels a little darker without your light. The memories we shared are treasured and you will be deeply missed. Sincere condolences and love to Mike, Svenja, Mark, Lisa and family during this difficult time.
Laszlo
September 11, 2025
I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Chris´ sudden passing. Although we didn´t work directly together, I always looked forward to his visits to Vienna, he never missed the chance to stop by my office for a chat. Our conversations, always rich and far from work-related, are memories I will truly cherish. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and loved ones.
Chris will be missed.
OIOS-International Atomic Energy Agency
September 11, 2025
Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), International Atomic Energy Agency
10 September 2025
Chris worked with us as a consultant for more than seven years. He excelled as an investigator in many demanding assignments, always combining his professionalism with humanity. His humor, warmth, and unfailing friendliness became hallmarks of OIOS at its best, and his work set a standard for all of us.
Over the years, we received countless positive messages about him from staff across the Agency. He was respected as a colleague, valued as a professional, and cherished as a friend.
We have lost a wonderful person, but his legacy and the many lives he touched will remain.
With deepest sympathy,
All staff members in the Office of Internal Oversight Services
International Atomic Energy Agency
Julie Tregear
September 10, 2025
Chris has left us far too soon; but we must remember the wonderful life he has lived: all that travel and being "A Spy"
Rest in peace now, Chris! All our love from The Tregear Gang.
David Hollander
September 9, 2025
Lag you were truly one of the best. Rest easy my friend sorry I can´t be there to send you off.
Ian Jenkins
September 9, 2025
Chris was my friend and colleague at Police College in Trentham and Porirua. I also played rugby with him. I nicknamed jim Pine Sapling ...a nod to Pine Tree Meads who Chris revered. Top bloke and I am shocked he has gone. All my best wishes to his family.
Kev Nolan
September 9, 2025
Condolences from Kev Nolan and family Carterton, such a loss, an amazing guy.
Shona Kramer
September 8, 2025
Oh Jocelyn .Lisa and the rest of the family .I am so so sorry Jocelyn for the loss of your boy .It was only about a month ago you told me Christopher was unwell .Big hugs to you .Try to get some form of comfort he is with his lovely Dad Paul
ALL MY LOVE shona ( Hairdresser )
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