In loving memory

Arthur Ernest Gray

Date of death July 22, 2026

Service Details

Monday, 27 July 2026

Oaklands500 Wigram Road
Christchurch
Canterbury
8025
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Obituary

On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Summerset at Wigram Retirement Village, peacefully, aged 93 years. Much loved husband of the late Ngaire, loved father and father-in-law of Sharon and Ron, Murray and Anne, and Jill. Loved Grandad of Nicole, Jamie and Laura; Mary and Andrew, Michael, George; Jack, Sam and Mackenzie, and Great-Grandad of Lucy. Much loved and adored by his many friends at Summerset at Wigram. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Arthur Gray, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A funeral service to celebrate Arthur will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Monday, July 27, at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation.

Guestbook

  1. Watching the service from Wellington. A lovely service for a lovely man. So gentle and kind. Sharon, Murray and Jill, lovely tributes to your dad and for your dad. Arthur i agree with you the venue is stunning. A beautiful place to send a perfect gentle man off on his next journey. Rest in peace dear Arthur. Yes I will always rember your smile to. Sleep well special uncle. Love Ange & Tony 🥰🤗
    Angella Alexander
  2. Watching the service from Wellington. A lovely service for a lovely man. So gentle and kind. Sharon, Murray and Jill, lovely tributes to your dad and for your dad. Arthur i agree with you the venue is stunning. A beautiful place to send a perfect gentle man off on his next journey. Rest in peace dear Arthur. Yes I will always rember your smile to. Sleep well special uncle. Love Ange & Tony 🥰🤗
    Angella Alexander

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