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George CLEVERLEY Obituary

Passed away peacefully at The Croft, Timaru on Friday, January 23, 2026; aged 76 years. Much loved husband of Lynette. Devoted dad and father-in-law of Jason and Erin, Nigel and Leeann, Jane and Ryan. Much loved grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In keeping with George's wishes a family service will be held and the family welcome you to join them at The Gleniti Golf Course, 36 Oakwood Road, Timaru, to celebrate George's life on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 5.00pm. A livestream of the service is available, please email [email protected] or call 03 6862148. Messages to: The Cleverley Family, C/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.


Published by Timaru Herald on Jan. 24, 2026.

Memories and Condolences
for George CLEVERLEY

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Marie/David Halsey

February 16, 2026

So sorry to read that George passing ,he was a great man ,lots of laughs we got great memories of George at camp site .lovely man ,Thinking of you Lyn ,he will be sadly miss as husband all the rest of the families., take care

Helen Batchelor

February 8, 2026

Lynette and family I'm sorry to hear of George's passing. Remembering a fun loving man, always with a smile and a joke. We had many fun get togethers at Twizel, those were the days of happy memories. My condolences to you at this sad time.

Bill & Fay

February 2, 2026

Our thoughts are with you Lynette and family. A lovely man, lots of good memories.

Cheryl Todd

January 31, 2026

RIP George you were a real character always up for a good laugh your family will be Super Proud of you & miss you lots

Michael schaab

January 31, 2026

To Lyn and family, our thoughts are with you at this sad time, George will always be remembered ,he was a real character with a real great sense of humour cheers mate. Vonnie and Mike schaab.

Andrew Peterson

January 29, 2026

Would like to give my condolences to Nige, Lee-anne & the family, George was always cool with us boys"Nigel friends "as we growing up. He's a true blue legend in my book, and will be deeply missed. Thanks for being a small part of or life's. Cheers George.
Much love and respect from the Peterson family. RIP

Sue Russell

January 29, 2026

Thinking of you all at this very sad time xx

Irene and Ian Condon

January 28, 2026

To Lynette and family our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved George We have some wonderful memories of the 70s at your parents home Lynette in Cornwall Street George was in his element having a sing a long after a night out.
Such a fun guy RIP George.

Bev Te Raki

January 28, 2026

Thinking of you all at this sad time. A good friend of Ray's back in the day.

Rachel Lilley

January 28, 2026

Thoughts and love are with you and the family, Lynette.

Saddened to hear the and certainly know there are many happy memories to cherish including a number of my own!

Love Rach and Lloyd x

Kathy and Alistair Ferguson

January 28, 2026

Sending aroha from Nelson on the news of George´s passing. We are thinking of you all at this sad time. Much love ... Kath and Alistair Ferguson

Peter & Evelyn Leggett

January 28, 2026

Our condolences to Lynette and family, thinking of you all at this sad time.
Peter and Evelyn Leggett

Ann and Peter Cosgrove

January 27, 2026

Lynette and Family
We were saddened by the news of George's passing please accept our deepest sympathy.

Don Garland

January 27, 2026

To Lynette & Family
Very sad to read of George's passing
Always so Positive, Welcoming & Looking out for Others
I recall in the Skinner Cup Champion Old Boys Premier Team of 1975-76 , George always was looking out for the Younger players in the side and always encouraging and positive
Later on in Life, he was exactly the same
You Will All have Great Memories to Cherish

Thinking of You All

Kind Regards

Don Garland

Noeline SCULLY

January 27, 2026

Deepest Sympathy Lynn and family . George was loved by all who knew him. Noeline and Murray Baylis

Lisa kelly

January 27, 2026

My thoughts ate with you all at this time .x

Russell and Annie Cowles

January 27, 2026

Condolences to Lynette and family.Sorry to hear the passing of George.
Russell and Annie Cowles Russell

Ang Climo

January 26, 2026

Condolences to Lynette, Jason, Nigel, Jane and families - thinking of you all at this time - may the happy memories live on - RIP George - hugs ang and the Dorgan family xo

Rachael Scully

January 26, 2026

So sorry to hear of George´s passing thinking of you all at this sad time xx
The Scully Family xx

Annette Poulsen

January 26, 2026

To Lynette and Family,
Sorry to read about the passing of George.
May you all find peace in your treasured memories tucked safely in your hearts.
Philip and Annie Poulsen

Maureen and Paul West

January 26, 2026

Lynette and family.
We are so sorry to hear of George´s passing.
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad and difficult time.

Maree @ Wayne Foxcroft.

January 26, 2026

To the CLEVERLEY family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. RIP George.

Keith Michel

January 26, 2026

Lynette and family, Sorry to hear of George´s passing,he was one of the good guys.
Deepest sympathy Keith and Lorraine Michel

Malcolm Hellier and family

January 26, 2026

To all the Cleverly family our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Our family's go back a long way , right back to the local kids in harborough and market street area .Lots of memories ,hell of a good guy. Have run into him every now and again over the years to say hi.He will never be forgotten.

Trevor Hendry

January 25, 2026

Very sorry to hear of George's passing. The world has lost a good man. We just wish we had met him years earlier. We will miss his sense of humor and great jokes. The penguin joke will always remind me of George.
Condolences to Lynn and family.
Trevor and Doreen Hendry.

Colin Clemens

January 25, 2026

On behalf of the Timaru Old Boys Rugby Club we offer our
heartfelt condolences to Lynn
and family on George's passing.
He was a valued member of
our club, playing in excess of
100 matches and making 32
appearances for South Canterbury. He was an excellent forward who never
turned in a poor performance.
George was liked by all who
played with him and against
him. A true sportsman both
on and off the field.
RIP George
Scrummy Clemens

Lynley Sheed

January 25, 2026

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Lynley Sheed

Fiona and Pete Boulton

January 25, 2026

Thinking of you all right now
With Much love
Fiona and Pete Boulton

The Busby family

January 25, 2026

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Heartfelt sympathies to family and friends on the passing of George- an all round good guy finally at rest.Will always be loved and fondly remembered by everyone.

Phillip & Evelyn Lawrence

January 25, 2026

such a lovely man, so sad to hear of George passing. Phillip & Evy Lawrence.

David Laurenson

January 24, 2026

To Lynette and Family,
Our heartfelt condolences on your loss. What a guy, a neighbor, early star rugby days and then blossomed with Old Boys. A true natural character and a friend to so many. He lit everyone's life with his cheeky fun loving presence, humour and camaraderie. A true sportsman respected by all, a genuine GB. David & Noela Laurenson

Sharon Hannan. Gavin Nolan

January 24, 2026

Lynette and Family,So sorry to hear about George, He was a great guy Our Deepest Sympathy to you all.

Alison and Charlie

January 24, 2026

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Linda Thompson

January 24, 2026

Thinking of you all at this sad time. George was a devoted husband and father. You will have lots of beautiful memories together. Love Linda and Peter Thompson

Alan&Helen Middlebrook

January 24, 2026

Sorry to hear the sad news of George´s passing he was such a great guy will miss him at golf
From Alan &Helen Middlebrook

Katrina Voice

January 24, 2026

Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Hamish MacKenzie

January 24, 2026

My father, Murdo MacKenzie, always spoke highly of George. George spoke at my father's funeral. His granddaughter taught my son Kalib. Our condolences.

Brian Gosney

January 24, 2026

To Lynette , and family and all the extended Cleverley family. So sad to hear of George´s passing.Well where do we start. I´ve known George all my life and what a man. Respected, Inspirational, Fun, Loving, Caring, Supportive, he had all the attributes of being just a bloody good human being. Being in his company particularly in the 70´s and 80´s in Timaru was just the best. Either at Old Boys, or the Gleniti Golf Club, or when he was delivering the Coca Cola order to our Store, you could always rely on George.His guitar playing and singing we´re always legendary on the many bus trips coming home from rugby. George Cleverley you will be missed but never forgotten.RIP George. Brian and Joan Gosney. Melbourne.

Holland Family

January 24, 2026

Absolutely ` One of The Best´ ... RIP George Love and Condolences to Lynette, Jason, Nigel, Jane and All Your Families .... Merv and Lois

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