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Lyall SHEARER Obituary

Published by Timaru Herald from May 15 to May 17, 2019.

SHEARER, Lyall Edwin:
Peacefully surrounded by family, on May 14, 2019, aged 72. Dearly loved husband of Gaynor, proud father of Amelia and Mark Dale, Lauren and Jeremy Langford, Blair and Rose, adored "Lyall" of George, Alice, Ben, and Victoria; Alexia, Sylvie, and Arthur; Annabel, Charlotte, and Harrison. Son of the late Peter and Doreen, and loyal brother of Peter, Grant, and Craig, and their families. A celebration of Lyall's life will be held at Sopheze On The Bay, Caroline Bay, Timaru, on Saturday, May 18, at 2.00pm, followed by a private burial. Messages to the Shearer family, c/o PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.

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June 2, 2019

John & Margaret Shearer

We are very sorry to learn of Lyall's death when we returned from Europe. Many happy Sundays at Mt Horrible as a break from boarding school. Our thoughts are with you all.

May 21, 2019

Rowly Brown

Deepest sympathy to Lyall's family, and to Peter, Grant, and Craig and families. Memories of times at TBHS and Thomas House abound.
sincerely, Jeff, Rowly, Neville and Barry Brown

May 16, 2019

Helen Harrex

Such a very sad time for your family and many friends. My thoughts are with you all during this journey.
Kind regards
Helen

May 16, 2019

Ian Sandra,Lisa and Nick McGregor

Our Deepest Sympathy to Gaynor,Amelia, Lauren and Blair and families and Lyall's brothers Peter,Grantand Craig and Families.
Have great memories when we all met up in Ashburton and the farm at Winchmore and the farm Mt Horrible Timaru

May 16, 2019

Adrienne Barnett

Our sympathies and thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Regards Mike and Adrienne Barnett

May 15, 2019

Helen West

Gaynor and family I was so sorry to read of Lyalls death. I fondly remember you all from my days living in Taiko. My thoughts with you all Helen West( formerly O'Sullivan)

May 14, 2019

Lawrence & Helen Rolls

Lyall our dear friend for over 45 years.
We have many wonderful memories to treasure.
You will be sadly missed by all.
Our deepest sympathy and love to you Gaynor, Amelia, Lauren & Blair and families.
Helen & Lawrence Rolls & family

May 14, 2019

We are so sorry to read of Lyall's death, and extend our sincere sympathy to Gaynor and family. Robin and Liz Neale ,Gold Coast.

May 14, 2019

Pat Hurley

Deepest condolences to Gaynor and family. Great memories of gatherings at the farm in earlier years!

May 14, 2019

My thoughts are with you all at this sad time
Neroli Bell

May 14, 2019

Jill & Wally Bell

Heartfelt sympathy to the Shearer family &friends.Good memories of the rugby and Lions times !

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