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Graham Gilmer MCCOLL

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Jones & Company Funeral Services

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Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Graham MCCOLL Obituary

McCOLL, Graham Gilmer (MBE, JP). 24 June 1936 - 8 August 2025 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Graham, who departed this life on 8 August 2025 at the age of 89. Graham was the beloved husband of Trish, with whom he shared 68 wonderful years of marriage. He will be lovingly remembered by Lance, Mark and Sue, Debra and Pierre, Karen and Gary, as well as his cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service for Graham will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 8 Dee St Mt Maunganui, on Thursday 14 August at 1pm, followed by burial. Communication to the McColl family, c/o P.O. Box 650 Tauranga 3144



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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Aug. 11, 2025.

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Marissa Panettiere

Earlier today

We called you uncle Graham back in the day when dad and you were in Montana restaurant together. Great buddy´s Giuseppe and you can now catch up together for a chat. Remembered fondly Rest in Peace lots of Love Marissa and Dona xx

Marko Radojkovich

Yesterday

Condolences to the McColl family from
Marko, Julena and Leanne Radojkovich. We have many fond memories of Graham, especially when Graham and Trish were in business with our parents Leo and Julena (Snr) in the Montana Restaurant.
Regards
Marko

Patrick cairns upholstery

Yesterday

Rest in peace Graham i met Graham when he had the Montana Restaurant i helped make up his seating top guy

Sue McColl

Yesterday

Thank you for your tributes and messages. For those of you not able to attend Grahams funeral and would like a link to the live service stream, please email [email protected]

James Gollan

Yesterday

I have given the writing of this so much thought. Graham was a very important wheel in a group of people who were also great friends of mine. A tribute to Graham should reflect the strength of that group of friends. Dave Brodribb, Graham York. Jim Lindsay. Barry Rabarts, and so many more. Montana Restaurant and Graham and Trish´s hospitality. Graham had other Restaurants but there was only one Montana.I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing and my deepest condolences and most sincere sympathies to you all

Marko Radojkovich

Yesterday

Condolences from Marko, Julena and Leanne Radojkovich for your loss. We have many fond memories of Graham when he and our parents, Leo and Julena Snr were in business together with Graham and Tricia. Unfortunately we are attending our cousins funeral on Thursday so won't be able to attend Graham's. Our best regards to the McColl family.

Peter Radojkovich

Yesterday

Graham Mc Coll.
My first boss in a kitchen who taught me a lot, a tough but fair chef who worked hard and played hard. Rest in Peace my friend.
Peter & Lesley Radojkovich

Richard & Valerie Jopson

August 11, 2025

Hi Trish & Family,
Our condolences. Trish sorry we have not called on you recently.
Over the years we have some great memories of you & Graham mainly with Beefsteak & Burgundy Club and the wonderful meals you provided. Trish please let us know if your address is Commons Ave or future address as we would like to continue visits.
Sorry though health not able to attend Graham's funeral.
Will phone you a week or so after Funeral.

Thinking of you
Richard & Valerie

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