Graham HANNAH Obituary

thank you poppa for being the best poppa we could ever have. we wish that you could have been here to watch us grow up bigger and to meet your 2 little grandsons.

I knew Graham when he, Fred Britcher and Tim Magnus were trying to set up a venture out of Majors Creek in NSW in the late 60s using a battered Morris Oxford and Austin Gypsy for transport. Lost touch with hime when he disappeared to Kiwi. RIP Hannah

Graham, you truly were a great man who lived his life to the fullest.You achieved success in everything you did and had loads of fun doing it,inspiring others along the way. I was proud to have you as part of my family,and will fondly remember our times together and chuckle as I do.You will be missed ,but always live on in our memories.
Denis and Patricia, Salem, Oregon

I first met Graham as an 18 year old at the Afghan Embassy in Tehran in 1967. We were both travelling overland from England to Australia.

Over the next 40 years we kept in touch, phoning and visiting each other whenever we could and watched each others' families grow.

I counted Graham as one of my dearest friends and am saddened in the extreme to learn of his passing.

As I used to tell him - the boy from Harrogate in Yorkshire did well by any measure.

Farewell my friend of nearly 50 years.

Deepest sympathies to Mel, Colleen, Rebecca, Linden & Jessica from Mike & Diane Devlin - Sydney Australia.

I first met Graham at the Afghan Embassy in Tehran in 1967. We were both travelling overland from England to Sydney and have remained friends ever since.

Over the next 40 plus years we kept in touch, phoning and visiting each other whenever we could and watched each others' families grow.

I counted Graham as one of my dearest friends and am saddened in the extreme to learn of his passing.

As I used to tell him - the boy from Harrogate in Yorkshire did well by any measure.

Farewell my friend of nearly 50 years.

Deepest sympathies to Mel, Colleen, Rebecca, Linden and Jessica.

So sorry to hear of your sad loss.
All our love mel.

Graham I first met you when you arrived one night at the St Columbas Scout Den with Linden.You had made a great impression with your smile and laughter.A great attitude.You certainly made a big impact to many lives. Condolences to the Family.
Gloria Harkness ( Bisschops )

Graham - I have fond memories of working together in the late 80's and then almost three decades later we meet with you giving me advice and inspiration on Events - an honest and caring man, never too busy to stop and chat. A true gentleman who will be sorely missed by many! My sincere condolences to Rebecca, Mel and family.

We remember your big laugh and great attitude to life, Mel our love and condolences.

Graham you always had a smile and laughed a lot. You were a special man with your own sense of style. You will be dearly missed. I feel privileged to have met you. My thoughts and love to Rebecca, Mel and family at this time.

Rest in Peace Uncle Graham for no doubt your eternal party is about to begin. Good memories remembered 4 ever. Our thoughts go out to Mel, Colleen, Rebecca, Jessie, Linden and families.

Rest in Peace Uncle Graham for no doubt your eternal party is about to start, good times remembered 4 ever. Thoughts going out to Mel, Colleen, Rebecca, Jessie, Linden and families.

Remembering you Graham, the gentle giant with the huge laugh & wonderful sense of occasion, we worked with you at the Home Show for the first 10 years it ran but the friendship lasted on, you are truly a unique human being & the world is a quieter sadder place without you, you will live on in our memories always & our thoughts & sympathies are with your family & loved ones, sleep well old friend, they say that a persons life is contained in the "dash" between their birth date & their passing date, well Graham you certainly made the very most of your "dash" Pete & Maree Ellis, Taupo

Missing you in so many special ways
thank you for a frienship of 40 great years
blessings to your great family
dermot m murtagh & Margaret blake

GRAHAM you will be forever in our thoughts.thankyou for the inspiration you gave to my children and your valued friendship you will be missed by many
Arohanui Always
JAN Mellsop *pirongia mountain men and MA * ♡Cameron and Jamie Mellsop xx♡

I loved and appreciated Graham's larger than life persona. His hearty laugh will continue to vibrate for eternity. May the family find comfort in treasured memories of a lovely man. Your loss is huge! Hugs...

Thanks Graham it was nice knowing you and working with u at the Home Show.RIP to the family Jenny Caulfield & Jill Cameron.

We met Graham, family and Mel only a few times in Scotland but what wonderful memories.. So much fun and laughter with amazing life stories. Our thoughts are with you all.

To all the family and friends of Graham, we send our deepest sympathies. we are thinking of you at this sad time. but we remember the fond memories we all have of Andrew and Katie's wedding at Forest Hills Hotel the whiskey, the kilts and colourful shirts Fergus Jane and family in Glasgow

I first meet Graham in Hamilton through my father in the 1980's. 'Time warp' to 2010 when I worked with Graham and Rebecca. My memories of those years are fabulous ones and I'm so glad I got to tell Graham that last year when I was you all. I loved that Graham 'danced to his own beat', it made him who he was and the person we all loved, admired and respected. My best wishes and thoughts of quirky memories to you all.

Thank you Graham for your wonderful generosity and nurturing of the arts. Your welcoming nature always set the tone for shows and you have passed on this quality throughout the culture of your organisations. Rebecca, Mel and family we feel so sad for you in your loss, Kia kaha.

Graham - you were a great mentor to me when we worked together in the '90's. I'm a true admirer of creative leaders like you who aren't afraid to take risks and push the envelope. May you enjoy your rest. My deepest sympathies to your family.

Always welcoming, warm and caring, much love to Mel xx

I feel so lucky to have counted Graham as a friend. A chance encounter led me to his welcoming home and family. I will miss his ready smile and laugh and generous nature and wisdom. My love and condolences to his family.

Graham was a truly honourable man deepest condolences to mel and family xx

Uncle graham may you rest in peace. so sad you didn't get to enjoy your retirement.. may the family angels guide you to Michael Stanley and you both enjoy that bottle or two.of red you always enjoyed together love to my cousins and family. . Thinking of you all xx lani and gp

Larger than life and always smiling, that's how I will always remember you Graham. Rest easy. Much love to Mel, Rebecca and family. Arohanui xx

Graham was the finest friend a person can ever wish for. I wish all his family and friends strength. Thank you Graham.

We were so sorry to hear that Graham has left us. Lois travelled through Asia with him and Mike Devlin and Phil was the sing-along guitar player at Graham's beach parties in Sydney before he moved to NZ. We were so pleased to see him at the reunion in Sydney in 2000. He was certainly a "one off" and the world will be a duller place without him. Our sincere condolences to the family. Phil & Lois Smith, Victoria, BC Canada

We've lost an exceptional human being and a legendary, and hugely inspirational Kiwi entrepreneur. Graham was a leading light in so many ways and will be sorely missed. Gavin and I send our love and deepest sympathy to the Hannah family and to Mel. We hold you all in light, xx

G - I'm am dearly going to miss you my friend. You were always been there for me and we have shared many a laugh and dance.

A man of large stature, a HUGE heart, big and ready laugh and a true interest and caring of your friends and family.

You have left this world in a better place and have triumphed with your lovely family and friends.

As a visionary you were always looking and accomplishing the most magical of events both professionally and personally. Basically you were fun to be around regardless of what was happening. I was honoured to also be part of your WHAG family.

I am so going to miss you, the red wines, the bazaar hours and the beautiful friendship.

I am so glad to have been part of your life and am going to miss you the friend with the largest of life forces.

Rest in peace my Libra friend.

I will always remember you laughing, red wine in hand, sarong, pirate shirt and bare feet. The hippie.

With so much love your friend Kristin

A big man with huge vision, was a pleasure to work for him,will be missed Sue Brown.

The loss of a great friend and mentor. You will be missed for your love, laughter and exceptional talent for turning a simple idea into magic moments.

Although we know you are at peace also know that you will be truely missed. Our very best love and support to your amazing Mel, children and grandies.

Thanks for the years dear friend.
David, Karen and the Walmsley whanau.