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Brian MCKAY Obituary
The friends of Brian are respectfully informed that his funeral service will be held at the Collingwood Memorial Hall, Tasman Street, Collingwood, on Friday, March 11, 2016, commencing at 1.00pm
Golden Bay/Motueka Funeral Services
F.D.A.N.Z.
www.gbmfs.co.nz
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25 Entries
John Fitzgerald Rotorua
March 29, 2016
Barbara and Family. Please accept my sincere condolences for your sad loss of Brian.
Terry & Glen Foster
March 14, 2016
To Barbara and Family We're sorry and surprised to learn of Brian's passing today. Terry and I enjoy many happy memories of the great times we had with all our Collingwood friends. Take care of each other
March 14, 2016
Sorry to hear of Brian's passing. I have lots of good memories of a very nice man and a good friend. Thinking of you all, Kerry and Kay Campbell Blenheim
March 14, 2016
Such a shock, love and thoughts to all of you. From Meredith Thorpe (Langford) and family.
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Gail and Don McKnight
March 12, 2016
Barbara and Family , so sorry to hear of Brians Passing , our thoughts are with you all .
Heather McQuoid
March 12, 2016
Dear Barbara and family, So sad to hear you have lost Brian so suddenly...that happy man with the big heart and an even bigger sense of humour and loud laugh is now silent. I have such lovely memories of visiting your home and of Brian. Remember....Death leaves a heartache
no one can heal;
Love leaves a memory no
one can steal....Sending our love to you all at this time. Heather and Kevin McQuoid and family......Kaitaia
March 11, 2016
Dear Barb & family. So incredibly sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Our love and best wishes to you all, Ange (nee Brewer), Jeremy, Ben and Liz Northover
Marg Jones
March 11, 2016
Barb so sorry to read of Brian's sudden passing. Please know we are thinking of you and all your family at this very sad time.
Gloria and Brian Sigglekow
March 11, 2016
Barbara and family, so sorry too read of Brians sudden death our love and thoughts are with u all at this time.
Gloria and Brian Sigglekow
March 11, 2016
To Barbara and Family so sorry too read about Brians passing.Our love and thoughts are with u all at this sad time.
March 11, 2016
Sorry to read of your loved fathers death Jenny, my arms are around you. Love to all the family at this sad time.
Kay Penney
RACHEL ANNISON
March 10, 2016
Dear Aunty Barb, Frit, Scott, Jen, Murray and family, So sad to hear of Uncle Brian's passing. I will remember him always for all the wonderful holidays, his beautiful smile and great laugh. A true gentleman. Be strong. Thinking of you all tomorrow. Lots of love. Rachel xx
Ivan Rhodes
March 10, 2016
Sorry to hear of the passing of Brian many good school day and rugby trip memories from way back. Thoughts are with you all during this time.
Ivan Rhodes
Robin & Nola Andreassend
March 10, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to you all .will remember the good times we have had together for ever.Nola & Robin Andreassend
March 10, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you Barbara and all the family. I have such wonderful memories spent with you and Brian. All my love, Kathleen Tibble, Prebbleton
March 10, 2016
Oh dear Barbara & family, So sorry to learn of your sad loss. May your many memories help to sustain you over this time.
Barbara Hunter (Murchison)
Pete Masters
March 10, 2016
Please accept my condolences, Barbara & team, at your sad loss. Brian leaves a large footprint and will be remembered by many for a long time.
Wendy Kissell
March 10, 2016
Deepest sympathy to you all in the sad loss of your dear Brian. I pray that your many great memories will help you through this sad time. Thinking of you with much love. Wendy and David
Wendy Kissell
March 10, 2016
Deepest sympathy to you all in the sad loss of your dear Brian.I pray that your many great memories will help you through this sad time. Thinking of you all Wendy and David
Jo Hull
March 10, 2016
Condolences to you Barbara and all the family. Our thoughts will be with you at this time. I will always remember Brian fondly. He was such a willing helper and put a lot of time into the school and community. Love to you all
Cherie Marshall
March 10, 2016
Aunty Barb, Frit,Scott,Jen and Murray and families
Thinking of you all in the loss of 'uncle Brian'. A very special man who has held a special place in my heart for as long as I can remember.
As long as there are memories he will always be close
Much love to you all
Cherie,Steve,Sam and Jordan xxxxx
Gussi and Vin Littlejohn.
March 10, 2016
Dear Barb and family. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. Wishing you and your family strength and peace. Much aroha
Gaye Benjamin
March 10, 2016
Love and thoughts to you all.
Juliet Oates
March 10, 2016
So sad to hear, such a great loss of a wonderful man. Love to you all xx Juliet and Ben
Michael Wagteveld
March 10, 2016
Our thoughts are with you Barbara and all of your family. He was a wonderful man and will always be remembered with a smile. Stay strong during this very sad time. Welcome to the 'Special Memories" Club. Love always, Wag, Nancy, Liam and Elina xx
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