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1947
DIED
2023
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Peter McGUINNESS Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter McGUINNESS
41 Entries
Andy Nguyen
December 18, 2023
Dear Susie and family
We are so sorry to hear Peter´s passing. Peter was a man with a big heart and love. Our family are extremely grateful for his generosity and helping. Without his support, I can not have the work visa to stay in New Zealand. We moved to Canada now but deep inside my heart, he is our great man.
Take care
Andy and Lydia family
Kevin and Pip McAree
December 18, 2023
Dear Susie, Beth, Clare, Lauren, Sean, Chris, Kate and Kelly and all the extended McGuinness family, sending you love and hugs. Peter was such a great guy with the best laugh. We'll always have such special memories of the incredibly special 'Molly's family' that Peter, Jim, Brian and Mark helped create. Will be thinking of you all this Xmas xx
Ursula Taylor-Stevens
December 15, 2023
So sorry for your loss Susie and family. Pete was a good man and will be sadly missed.
Bill Cameron
December 5, 2023
Dear Susie & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Peter's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers with you and all of the McGuinness clan.
Take care,
Bill, Brad & Jeremy Cameron
pauline Prendergast
December 5, 2023
Dear Susie and family
We were so very sorry to hear of Peter's death and know that he will be greatly missed by you and your family. You will be very proud of his generosity to his community and his fine qualities shared at his requiem mass. We know Kate
through Laura and know of Chris who our son Kieran flatted with in your Wellington apartment in its early days. We were at the Mass, but at the bowling club!
Peter must have been a much-loved father, grandfather and husband. You will have treasured memories.
With our love and prayers
Pauline and Michael Prendergast
Trish Gruschow
December 5, 2023
Dearest Susie and family I was saddened to hear of your loss. Pete was a beautiful and kind man. Deepest sympathy and I hope there is some solace in good memories.
Ron and Fran Dixon
December 3, 2023
Dear Susie, we are so sorry to hear of Pete´s sad passing. We all know that he is now at rest in a good place and that you will have many happy memories.
It was a pleasure to have known Pete.
Ron and Fran Dixon
Marianne
December 3, 2023
Dear Susie and family
Thinking of you and all the McGuinness whanau at this time.
Peter, a man of mana! And a booming laugh that could be heard for miles. We'll miss him and that laugh, but Peter's legacy lives on.
Rosaleen And John Ryan
December 3, 2023
Dear Sue we were sorry to hear of Peter's passing .We were both very fond of him , he was such a lovely man and always so cheerful . WEAre so sorry for your loss ,but he will still be looking after you , We will say a prayer for you all , as We know he will be missed so much. I
wll keep in touch , with you take care of your self Rosaleen and John Ryan
anderson
December 2, 2023
To Susie, Sean and the family, we would like to pass on our condolences to you all. Although we attended the beautiful service for Pete and the refreshments afterwards we weren't able to personally pass on our thoughts to you.However rest assured you are all in our thoughts and prayers.Peter was such a big hearted person and livened the St Bernards after match functions up.He will certainly be missed by many.With our love Esther and OllyAnderson and family.
Tricia McGuinness
December 1, 2023
The family of Frank and Eileen McGuinness (Colleen, Mary Ellen, Kevin, Tricia, Brenda ( and belatedly Michael) wish to express to Susie and family, James, Brian and Mark our sincere expression of sadness for your loss. Our most recent meeting with Peter was in Hanmer at a McGuinness reunion, we can still hear his laugh now!! Like all the McGuinness men that came before, his love of family was clear.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dee O´Flynn
November 30, 2023
Dear Susie and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I´m sorry I couldn´t be with you today but I wasn´t well. Peter was such a lovely man and everyone who knew him loved him. Love Dee
Brigid Taylor
November 30, 2023
Thinking of you all at this time and sending love from the Uk.
Brigid, Arthur, Eloise and Freddie Taylor (O´Leary).
Paul New
November 30, 2023
Thinking of you all at this time Pete was a great person and will be missed
Regards Paul & Donna New
Four star Flooring Ltd
Allan dyer
November 30, 2023
My deepest sympathy to Susie and Peters family and wider McGuinness families at the loss of their father and brother a great dad and man .
I first knew Peter when he and Brian joined Jim to manage L.T.M after their father Laurie suddenly pasted away..
Laurie had a saying ; You have two shoulders so carry two bags of cement not one .
Peter certainly followed in Lauries foot steps .
Peters Accomplishments in rebuilding parts of Wellington city should never be forgotten. Thank you my friend its time to Rest In Peace.
Allan dyer
Paul Burns
November 30, 2023
Condolences to The mighty McGuinesses. I really valued all my involvement with the big hearted Peter. He was a great example and witness to me. May God welcome Peter into an eternity of joy and peace. God bless.
Anastasia (Wanny) KIJONO
November 30, 2023
It is with great sadness and shock that we received this sad news a few minutes ago. Our memory of your family next door and Peter hanging out with our late father Jeffrey across the fence is still fresh in our memories. Peter was a life saver in some instances after Dad passed. No words can express our sorrow. Susie and family, please accept our condolences. You are all in our prayers as we hold you close in our hearts during this difficult time. On behalf of the Kijono family, Wanny Kijono.
Maureen & John Gillon
November 30, 2023
Dear Susie and family
We are so sorry to hear the news about Peter. Sending our love to you and the family.
Maureen & John Gillon
Matt Anderson
November 29, 2023
Pete I can't make it up there for your send off tomorrow.
Thank you for so many things, in particular showing me what can be achieved by rolling your sleeves up .
God Bless You, Rest In Peace
Di, Julian and family.
November 29, 2023
We are so very sorry to hear of Peter's passing. He was, to us, a life changer and we are so thankful to have had the pleasure and honour of meeting him. A great man indeed. Our condolences to all his family and friends. Xxx
Brian Bede
November 29, 2023
I remember coming to 106 Derby to meet you in the early days of your courting Susie. Well Pete its fair to say one heard your voice and that laugh before actually meeting you. Your visits over the years were enjoyed by all. Loved knowing you, hilarious banter, laughter and fun as we emptied out Poppy's numerous sheds into skip after skip . Thanks for the memories Pete it was a pleasure.
Rod McLeod
November 29, 2023
A fondly remembered man who did much for many in the building industry. Providing a life career by fostering the potential in young people.
I am proud to have worked for Peter.
Rod McLeod exBCITO
Julie Anne & David Murphy
November 29, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Robyn Moon (Anderson)
November 29, 2023
Sad to read of Peter's death. Susie and the extended family please accept my condolences and prayers for Peter. A lovely man.
Brian Faircloth
November 29, 2023
Peter, You were one of my first family friends, you gave my son his first job, You had a phenomenal intellect, a great heart, and a huge capacity for love. I can't be with you today in vivo but I'll be there in spirit. And may yours, dear dear old friend, now rest in peace. Arohanui, e hoa, enjoy the flight to the stars. Brian Faircloth
Eileen McParland
November 29, 2023
Condolences to Susie and family. Peter was a very kind and generous man. He made a difference to the Taita Church and Presbytery. Rest In Peace Peter.
Graeme & Penny Coley
November 29, 2023
Penny & I were very saddened to hear of the loss of Pete. From the time he joined up with the management of the club many years ago, I was part of the Management Committee that he was on. Having been a club captain for 15 years at HOBM I worked very closely with Peter on many issues and you were never going to win every argument but he always came back with a solution. When he took over as Chairman of the Rugby Club he was able to direct our committee in to developing a very solid committee and club. As already mentioned by others he was a larger than life person who gave his all to everything he touched and was always interested in knowing how you and your family were going. We both happen to have same birth date and would celebrate together at the club. Our sincere condolences go to Susie and the family - he will be sorely missed and will leave a large hole in our hearts.
Kindest regards
Graeme & Penny Coley
Ronald A Scott
November 28, 2023
You have done so much for so many Peter.
Now is your time to rest.
RIP
Chris & Brenda Guile
November 28, 2023
Susie and Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your loss.
We have known Peter for over 40 years through Chris´ work at LTM.
We hold cherished memories for a man who was a legend to all who were fortunate enough to know him. We will always remember the support, encouragement, friendship and warmth he shared with us. Farewell to a real character with a larger than life personality. RIP Pete.
Chris, Brenda Guile & Family
Clare
November 28, 2023
Dear Susie and family!
I will always remember Peter (my god father) as the joyful character with a beaming smile and the best laugh!
He was always kind and very entertaining... May he rest in peace now.
sending you love xxx Clare Higgins
Trish Howard
November 28, 2023
Dear Susie and Family,we were saddened to hear that Pete has died. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Trish and Brian Howard.
Brenda Davies
November 28, 2023
Our condolences to Susie. Peter was a gentleman and a wonderful touring companion.
Alan and Brenda Davies. South Pacific Packard Club
Hutt Valley Irish Society
November 28, 2023
Our condolences to Susie and the extended family,
Peter was a great supporter of all things Irish including when the Hutt Irish was hosting the Rose of Tralee. The LT McGuinness Ltd trucks were also a major feature during the "old" St Patricks Day parades.
These are a few of the many treasured memories members will of the involvement of Peter and the family and the way their lives have been enriched by support, laughter and friendship.
Blessings to you all as you celebrate Peter's amazing life as a husband, dad, granddad and brother.
RIP
Hutt Valley Irish Society
Oliver Lee
November 28, 2023
My condolences to Susie, Beth, Clare, Lauren, Sean, Chris, Kate and Kelly as well as Peter's brothers Brian, Mark and Jim and extended McGuinness family on the death of Peter. I have known the McGuinness family for over thirty years and they were always very supportive of the projects I was involved with promoting the Irish Community in New Zealand. Peter will be a big loss to the Building Industry in Wellington and other parts of New Zealand but a bigger loss to his family. Rest in Peace Peter.
Helen Goodman
November 28, 2023
Susie and family,
Our family were sad to hear the news of Peter's death. Wishing you all strength and peace at this time.
Helen Goodman. Waikanae.
John Sheehan
November 28, 2023
The obituary really says it all. I had the pleasure of working alongside Pete for a dozen or so years on the committee at HOBM. His insight, drive, generosity, intelligence, strength of character, empathy and humour all made him the man he was, and a man to whom The Eagles owe so much. Anyone like me who had the pleasure of working closely with Pete are far better people for the experience. A mighty Totara has fallen. RIP Pete.
Alice Paul
November 28, 2023
Our heartfelt condolences to Susie and all the McGuinness family. Our family was privileged to have had Peter as a great friend. He was one of the most supportive people of our Irish Community and Irish culture and music. Always providing positive encouragement to up and coming musicians.Capital Irish Radio (Wellington) broadcasts weekly thanks to Peter and Susie's support. Our Irish Community will always remember Peter with respect and fondness. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.(may his soul be at the right hand of God)
Pat East
November 28, 2023
Peter will be remembered by me very fondly as a fellow parishioner who did a lot for the community. I met him with 3 team members at an awards ceremony where we were given one trophy for winning at bowls. He replicated the trophy so we could each have one. We rewarded him with a bottle of expensive whisky . RIP Peter and condolences to your family.
Tricia McGuinness
November 27, 2023
Dear Susie and family, on behalf of the family of Frank and Eileen McGuinness, we would like to extend to you the understanding of what it is like to lose a very precious person ( having lost our younger brother Michael McGuinness 2 years ago). My memories of Peter are of his wonderful laughter and warmth at our McGuinness family reunion in Hanmer. In addition, I was a bridesmaid and Peter a Best Man at a mutual friend´s wedding in the 70s. PS I am a good friend of Chris and Mike McDonnell. Tricia McGuinness xxxx
Bob Hall
November 27, 2023
A true construction gentleman who will be sorely missed. It was a privilege to have known Peter who rightly proud of both his family and the great company LTM has become. R.I.P. My personal condolences to Sean and the wider family.
Irene & Kevin Bignall and the Bignall lads
November 27, 2023
You normally heard Pete's laugh before you saw him. The Bignall family have very fond memories of his generosity to St Bernard's College and beyond. It was always a pleasure to meet with him and Susie. He will be remembered fondly and missed by many. God bless. May he rest in peace.
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