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Peter WINTHROP Obituary
Our dearest Peter passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, January 26, 2026. His courage, resilience and positivity whilst living with Parkinson's was an inspiration to all. A much loved husband of Melanie, father and father-in-law of Lisa and Grant, Emma and Christo, and Matt and Angeli, and dearest Grandad of Tiaan, Amber and Will. We will miss him terribly. Special thanks to the wonderful nurses at Mary Potter Hospice, Porirua, in particular, Jen, Gabe and Louise, and to his doctors, especially Janet and Aiofe. A big shout out to Susie and Imelda at the Mary Potter Porirua community programme and the volunteers, especially Kevin who was a wonderful companion to Peter, and Barb who helped create his book of reminiscences. Many thanks to the Nurse Maude carers who provided day-to-day support for Peter, especially Marie and Manjula. His funeral will be held at St Mary's Whitby, Friday, January 30 at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Mary Potter Hospice.
Memories and Condolences
for Peter WINTHROP
19 Entries
Dorothy Cooke
January 30, 2026
My deepest condolences to Melanie and family on the loss of your dearest husband, father and grandfather, Peter.
May he rest in Peace.
Jimmy Seville
January 29, 2026
Very Sad, I knew Peter well in WFA. Good bloke, never a dull moment, kindest regards and condolences. Jimmy Seville
Erica Duff
January 29, 2026
My condolences to all Peters family. I worked with Peter at New Zealand Red Cross. A lovely, personable man.
Dion Neill
January 29, 2026
1996 Wellington Free Ambulance Control Room. Peter was the shift manager (senior station officer).
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Dion Neill
January 29, 2026
Peter meeting Prince Charles during his visit to Wellington Free Ambulance HQ, Davis Street, Wellington.
Sione Taumoefolaau
January 28, 2026
on Behalf of Tonga Red Cross Society may I tender a sincere condolence to the loss of Peter, Peter contributed alot to the development of the Tonga Red Cross Society on health activities specially on First aid training the society will miss Peter legacy and will to support teh small island in Pacific the society hope the grace of God to florist to the rest of his family on those difficult time Ofa atu from Tonga Red Cross Society
Colin Glen
January 28, 2026
I worked with Peter at Wellington Free Ambulance. He was a very good paramedic and had a great sense of humour. I have memories of playing a round of golf with him for the Fitzgerald Cup and laughing so much I could barely hit the ball.
Condolences to Mel and family.
Rest in peace Peter.
Peter Scott
January 28, 2026
I had the privilege and pleasure to work with Peter at New Zealand Red Cross. A great colleague, a great mentor and a great man! In his work with NZRC he had a significant impact across the Pacific as well as at home. Peter, you will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace!
Gary salmon
January 28, 2026
Sorry to hear of Peters passing. I worked with him at the Wellington free ambulance he was a great guy. Gary
Andrew Bate
January 28, 2026
I worked with Peter in the international department at the New Zealand Red Cross. When I joined in 2016, he took me under his wing, showing me the ropes. What amazed me most was the many friends he had across the Pacific built, on his work on promoting first aid in these many pacific island Red Cross societies. Always gentle, compassionate, funny, and extremely competent, Peter was a great colleague and an amazing man. I was so sorry to hear of his illness and now his passing. I will remember Peter fondly. My Sincere condolences to his family.
Goretti Wulf
January 27, 2026
Condolences to the Winthrop family at this difficult time.
We at Samoa Red Cross cannot thank you enough for all you had done and helping us with our first aid. You molded me to be the instructor that I am today, and you made learning fun and easy...none boring. You will be sorely missed .
May you Rest in Eternal Peace and Love, Mr. Peter Winthrop. ❤
MANUIA LAU MALAGA
Alan Quinn
January 27, 2026
I have so many memeroies of Peter. We worked together at Cable St, with a tight shift who had each others backs. A caring compassionate officer who shared his humour. A good leader. Later we worked again in Thorndon as Shift Managers. Outside work we both lived in Whitby and I recall helping Peter with the building of his house, had some laughs in doing so. Peter your time to rest mate, duty done. Condolences to Mel and the family.
Brian & Ngaire Edmonds
January 27, 2026
A great Loss
Salve ( Tony) Muollo
January 27, 2026
Sad to hear of Peter´s passing, condolences to the family, Peter was a Work colleague at WFA and always a capable and understanding Officer.
Ralph Hope
January 27, 2026
I will always remember Peter as a loving husband to Melanie and as a dedicated and capable advanced paramedic and supervisor at Wellington Free Ambulance. It was a pleasure to know and work with him.
Andrew Shouksmith
January 27, 2026
I started as a career A/O at Wellington Free Ambulance on the same day as Peter. He was a true professional, and a great work mate and friend. Leanne's and my condolences to Mel and the family.
Denis Goodwin
January 27, 2026
Condolences to Peters family. Have fond memories of Peter at the WFA circa early 80's.
Derek Hall
January 27, 2026
I worked with Peter at Wellington Free Ambulance many years ago. He was a valued colleague and provided a great service to the community. So sorry to learn of his illness and passing. Sincere condolences to his family.
Dion Neill
January 27, 2026
I worked with Peter at the Wellington Free Ambulance. As a volunteer, I crewed a front line ambulance with Peter at both Porirua and Paraparaumu ambulance stations.
I later joined the paid staff as an ambulance officer and Peter was my shift manager from time to time. He was a fantastic man, a compassionate and professional ambulance officer and a great leader.
Peter taught me allot over the years, he would guide and mentor me when needed and always had time to chat with me. I will never forget Peter and the contribution he made to the Wellington Free Ambulance.
I send my most sincere condolences to Melanie and family. May Peter now rest in peace.
Thank you Peter, you were 1 in a million.
Much respect.
Dion Neill
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