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Adrian WHITE

2026 · Canterbury

Died 11 July 2026Posted 15 July 2026

On July 11, 2026, Adrian passed away peacefully at Ashwood Park Rest Home, Blenheim, in his 88th year. He was the much-loved and devoted husband of Marlene for 61 years; loved father and father-in-law of Evan and Katrina, Spencer and Susan, Anthony and Joanne, and Miranda and Bruce; adored Grandad of Amy and Jeremy, Daniel and Jess, Jordan and Mackenzie, Nathan and Katie; Stephanie, Andrea, Mark; Emily, Hannah, Jonathan; and Thomas; and a special Grandad to all his great-grandchildren. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff at Ashwood Park for their care of Adrian. Messages may be sent to the White Family, c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz.

Donations may be made to Parkinson's New Zealand via their website.

A celebration of Adrian's life will be held at the Church of Nativity, 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim, on Friday, July 17, at 11.00am.

The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.

Arranged by Cloudy Bay Funeral Services

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Ashwood Park

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