Melvyn Denys “Mel” Peters

Passed away peacefully at BUPA Ashford on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Gill, dearly loved father of Nicky and Peter Baker, and Jeff and Naomi, very loved Granddad of Charles and Alleshia, Victoria and Gregor, the late Kate and the late Andrew Baker; and Takuma, Tomoki and Izzy, and Great-Granddad of Jack Baker, and a greatly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle of the Peters and Shaw families. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Mel Peters, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A funeral service to celebrate Mel’s life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Friday, July 11, at 2.30pm.