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Geoffrey Bruce "Geoff" LAIRD

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Geoffrey LAIRD Obituary

On July 5, 2025. Peacefully passed away at home in Ashburton. Aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband of Bernice. Much loved Dad of Julie, Chris, and the late Ian. Geoff will be sadly missed by family and friends, the Lower Hakatere Community and Ashburton Indoor Bowling Fraternity. Messages to the Laird family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Geoff's life will be held at Our Chapel, corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Thursday, July 10, commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Cemetery.


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Published by Nelson Mail on Jul. 8, 2025.

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Lyn Laird

July 9, 2025

Bernice sorry I won't be with you as you mourn the untimely passing of Geoff much love from lyn laird&family

Lyn Laird

July 9, 2025

Bernice I'm sorry I can't be with you at this time as as we all mourn the untimely passing of Geoff
LUV lyn laird & family

Marg Sutherland

July 9, 2025

Dear Bernice and family, my heartfelt sympathy to you all. Geoff was a kind and caring colleague and friend with a generous natures and wonderful sense of humour.
You will be missed by d as I many people Geoff.

EUAN LAIRD

July 9, 2025

Dear Geoff, Too early and now no time for a "roll up." Rest in peace.

Tania Olliver

July 9, 2025

Bernice and Family
So sorry to hear of Geoff's passing. I am sure your fond memories of him will be of some comfort going forward but that you are doing the hard yards now.
Sending you my love. Tania (Bowls)

Margaret Lambie

July 9, 2025

Wonderful Memories of a Work Colleague.
Thank you for the laughter and support.
May your Soul rest in Peace .
Tuarangi Home Ashburton work Colleagues.

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