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Philip STRAWBRIDGE

2026

Died 17 July 2026Posted 24 July 2026

On July 17, 2026, Philip passed away peacefully at home; aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Alice for 62 years. Treasured father and father-in-law of David and Janeen, Raewyn and Andy, Nigel and Bonnie, Nathan and Bernie, and Amy. Much loved grandfather (Pops) of Guy and Rosa, Evie and Leo, Stephen, Jamie and Steph, Tim, Jessica and Ari, Tom and Emma, Shanac, Te Rina, Ruben, Tyler. Great-grandfather of Dante, Siobhan, India, Ashton and Isabella. Loved son of the late Doug and Marjorie Strawbridge. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Graeme and Beverly, Janet and Ron, Barbara, Ivan and Brenda, Jean and Peter, Yvonne and Gavin, Cyril and Lynne. All messages can be sent to the Strawbridge family, 1a Lemari Ave, Stoke, Nelson.

A private cremation has been held, and a service to celebrate Philip's life will be held at the Stoke Baptist Church, 648 Main Rd, Stoke, Nelson, Monday, July 27 at 10.00am.

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Stoke Baptist Church

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