Chris BARFOOT Obituary

On behalf of the Anglican Pacifist Fellowship we send our sincere condolences to Pat and Family. Chris and Pat came to the UK for the 1998 APF Lambeth Pilgrimage and have joined us online for so many sessions over the years. Chris especially like reading his poems during the monthly online Prayer meetings. A number of them have also been published in The Anglican Peacemaker. His quiet thoughtful contributions were always welcomed. We will miss him.

In solidarity and thanksgiving for the life of a man of peace.

Clive Barrett, former chair of APF (UK).

Deepest sympathy to all. An early mentor in my early realestate days

Chris Barfoot was a founding member and for 13 years Chairperson of the Tamaki Estuary Protection Society (TEPS), guiding the organisation with faith, vision, and unwavering commitment. Chris, with Pat alongside, was a true steward of the environment, a mentor who inspired others through quiet determination, enduring optimism and hands on effort. Thank you, Chris.

Chris has been a pillar within the NZ Anglican Pacifist Fellowship, and other organisations promoting peace (such as the committee which worked to establish the Chair of Peace Studies, Otago University). His longterm commitment and efforts have been outstanding, consistent with his involvement in restoration of the Tamaki estuary and other projects. Our thoughts are with Pat and family.

to my friend chris barfoot from dion eli pivac many good times and memories we had together at church at st philips anglican church 92 st heliers bay road .i will miss you alot your friend dion eli pivac

Pat and family I send sincere sympathy on the passing of Chris. He was a true Christian gentleman.

My sister Kathryn and I remember Chris from our childhood days when our mother Margaret Kelly and Chris were members of the Franciscan Third Order. Remembered fondly. RIP. Lynda Robinson(Kelly)

Tahuna Torea Reserve in Glendowie is a living legacy that Chris leaves behind. Without his dedication and that of the Reserve Committee that he chaired and nurtured over many years, the Reserve would have been long lost to housing development.
Pat´s kindness and hospitality too after meetings will never be forgotten.

To Pat and your family, my deepest sympathy on your loss.

David Roberton
Auckland City Council Eastern Bays Community Board, Trees
Parks and Reserves Representative 1995-2010

Some of us recall Chris' gracious leadership of our NZ Anglican Pacifist Society over so many years and give warm thanks. Loving prayers to his whanau. Notably Garth from our Akd Grammar years together. Good to see you still running. I stick to walking these days up north on the Tutukaka Coast
Shalom Murray Mills

A lovely man with an unusually generous spirit - he will not be easily forgotten.

Thank you Chris for being an outstanding friend. Through you I travelled with certainty a lifes journey following Christ. I have much to be grateful to you, faithful servant of Christ and loving family man

Remembered by Joyce and myself for his commitment to peace through the Anglican Pacifist Association and as a friend well loved and respected. Our love to Pat and the family