Peter Neil Hood

3/3/1944 – 9/5/2025. Peacefully at home with his family. Dearly loved husband for over 60 years of Kay Marie Hood (Chisholm), fantastic Dad of Carole Thompson, Anita, Marie, and Heather Hood, father-in-law of Richard, friend of Matt, and Mike. Fun Pa and Grandpa of Abbee and James, Sam and Jazi, Andie and Keri, and Kate, and Georgia’s special Poo Pa, Great-Grandad of Akeila, Lysaer, and Harley. Loved brother of John and Pat, Marg and Martin McLoughlin, Bob and Joan, Anne Hood and the late Stephen, brother-in-law of Denise and the late Laurie, Sheryl and the late Terry, Caroline and the late Warren, Matt and Lisa and the late Rhondda, Cherie and Andrew, and loved uncle of Chris Hood and his many nieces and nephews. Sincere thanks to the wonderful nurses and caregivers of the Nurse Maude team, and our GP, who made it possible for Peter to be where he loved, at home. “Peter was a great natured man full of fun and laughter, and a helper to many. Rest in peace now dear man, you have worked hard for your family and loved them deeply. You are in God’s hands now.” Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Peter Hood, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. No flowers please, but donations to Nurse Maude in Peter’s name can be made online at nursemaude.org.nz. Peter will be home from Tuesday for any friends to write a message on his casket. A celebration of Peter’s life will be held at our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, May 15, at 2.00pm.