In loving memory

Glynn John Braithwaite

Date of death August 21, 2026

Service Details

Saturday, 29 August 2026

Westpark467 Wairakei Road, Burnside
Christchurch
Canterbury
8053
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Obituary

On Friday, August 21, 2026, peacefully in Christchurch, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Barbara for 60 years, cherished Dad and father-in-law of Morgan and Chuenkamon, Louise and Michael, loved Grandad of Praewa, brother-in-law of Beverley, and Paul, uncle of Karelia, Grant, Bryce, Joanne, Christine, Ben, and Rebecca. During his travel career, Glynn was on the Board of the Travel Agents Association of New Zealand (TAANZ).  He was a Life Member of the Canterbury Rugby Referees Association (CRRA) and part of the Coach, Appointments and Junior Panel. He was also an accomplished member of the International Plastic Modellers’ Society (IPMS). Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Glynn Braithwaite, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Glynn’s life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Saturday, August 29, at 10.00am.

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