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Peter SWAN

Wellington

Posted 21 July 2026

Peter died on Saturday night, aged 84, with typical strength and dignity. A truly inspiring gift to the world of goodness, conviction and warmth. Living on in the hearts of wife Jenny, twins Richard and Rebecca, and their partners Jo and Jack, his Grand darling things, Ella and Felix, and the global village he built with love. A celebration of Peter's life will be held at 2.30pm on Saturday 1st August 2026, at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany. The livestream will be available from 2.30pm on 1st August at https://www.dils.co.nz/tributes/?funeral=rdQjS

In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful for donations to the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research in support of its life-changing research. Donations can be made online at: donate.malaghan.org.nz/breakthroughs

Arranged by Dil's Funeral Services (North Harbour)

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