Peter COOLBEAR Obituary

COOLBEAR, Peter. On 15 February 2026 peacefully at home in Porirua. Adored husband, best friend, and soul mate of Kay (nee Worsnop) for 40 years. Loved Dad to Danielle Coolbear Jenkins and Alastair, and much loved and doting Grandad to James, Alex, Lucas, Libby and Guinevere. Brother to Tim, brother-in-law to Kath, and uncle to Frith. Eldest son of Margaret and Percy Coolbear (both deceased) of Harrogate, Yorkshire. Godfather to Katharine Cornford and Eoghan Gillespie. Loved son- in-law of Edna (Lucy) and David Worsnop (both deceased), late of Gisborne. Loved brother-in-law of Richard and Dianne Worsnop (Owhango) Jeff Worsnop and Angela Hair (Havelock North), Pete and Shelley Worsnop (Auckland) and uncle and great-uncle to their families. Treasured and supportive friend, and respected colleague of many. A service to celebrate his life will be held at the Mana Cruising Club, 5 Pascoe Avenue, Mana, Porirua at 1pm on Friday the 6th of March. A livestream link will be available via geeandhickton. co.nz In lieu of flowers, Peter's wishes were for Donations to NZ Gut Cancer Foundation. Gee and Hickton 04 5663103