Walter WRIGHT Obituary

Passed away peacefully in his sleep at Nazareth House on Sunday June 30, 2024 aged 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Bev (nee Saville). Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Michelle and Stephen Robinson, Grant and Tania, John and Julianne, Debbie and Simon Allen, and Megan and Mike Webster. Much loved Grandad to Samantha and Josh Drayton, Blake and Hannah Robinson, Hayden, Simon (deceased), Cameron and Georgia, and Jacob Wright; Kelly (deceased), Harrison, Benjamin and Rebecca Wright; Molly, Grace and Charles Allen; George, Hazel and Henri Webster. And all the partners of the grandchildren. Great grandad to Millie and Jackson Drayton. Loved son of the late Percy and Marie Wright, and oldest brother of Gavin and Kate Wright, Maureen and Bill Flett, Noeline and Muz of Timaru. Will be sadly missed by the extended family and many friends. Many thanks to the staff at Nazareth House for all their loving care of Walter. Messages to the Wright family c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A Requiem Mass for Walter will be celebrated at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, 106 Main South Road, Sockburn, on Friday July 5, 2024, at 1.30pm followed by burial at Avonhead Memorial Cemetery. Rosary vigil to be held at Church Tomorrow (Thursday) at 6.30pm.