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Alan William GREY

Alan GREY Obituary

Grey, Alan William. Passed away peacefully at Rotorua Hospital on Saturday the 1st of November 2025, aged 87, after a short illness. Loved father and father-in-law of Russell and Delwyn, Lindsay (Fred) and Maree, and Trecia and David Brown. Beloved Grandad to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He shared his later years with partner Phyllis, enjoying their companionship and travel adventures. Alan had a lifelong love of rowing, a passion that brought him joy throughout the years. A private family gathering will be held to remember and celebrate his life. For any enquiries, please contact Fred on 027 4786118

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Nov. 8, 2025.

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David L Goldsmith

November 12, 2025

Dear Aunty Phyllis,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of your loved partner Alan. Sending you and his family condolences and love.
David.

Jack wells

November 10, 2025

You can rest easy now Allan your work is all done. Thanks for giving me my start in my working life lots of memories both in NZ and Australia. Condolences to the family RIP Allan

Ray n Wendy

November 9, 2025

Enjoyed Alan's company on Friday shouts! Will miss him!

Mary Dawson

November 8, 2025

Hi Phyllis My thoughts have been with you over last few days, you were blessed to have some wonderful years travelling and making happy memories.So my condolences to you and Alan´s family.He was a good man.You take care of yourself much love Mary (Topsy) Australia

Maxine and Gary

November 8, 2025

Remembering a man with a lovely smile and sense of humor, it was good have spent time with you. Our sincere condolences to you Phyllis and Alan's family.

Barb $ Tony Ormond

November 8, 2025

Phyllis - We are sorry to hear about your loss - we know how close you and Alan were- we hope your wonderful memories together will comfort you at this time.
Condolences to Alan´s family - a true gentleman. Barb & Tony

Jill Dykstra

November 8, 2025

Alan was my brother and although we didn´t grow up together and I was an adult before we met I am very glad we did know each other My mother Moana (Mona) was pregnant with me when she attended the Empire Games with my father Ted, to watch her son win a silver medal for New Zealand in rowing The medal was proudly displayed on the wall of his Brisbane home, which is where I first saw it. It was impressive.
Alan was generous, funny and kind.He had a mischievous sense of humour and was always making me ( and others) laugh. His hugs were legendary. He used to envelop in his long arms and squeeze tight I felt safe in his embrace. Phyllis and Alan were kind and generous to me when I was locked down in New Zealand during COVID and was unable to return to Australia I often stayed with them or visited them in Rotorua I am very sad and I will miss him a lot RIP brother

Jack wells

November 8, 2025

You gave me a start to my working life always grateful some great memories both in NZ and Australia take it easy now RIP

Frances & Gene Martin

November 8, 2025

All our condolences to Phyllis & families
A lovely gentleman
Frances & Gene Martin

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