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Alexander WYLLIE Obituary
With heavy hearts, we share that Alex (Grizz) passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his home in Picton surrounded by loving family. Beloved soulmate of and best friend to Jenny. Loved father and father-in-law to Craig and Jane, Jacq, Kirstin and Tim, Amanda and adored stepfather and father-in-law to Kate and Matt, Anna and Luke. Grandfather to Samuel, Pippa, Oscar, Charlie, Maddox, Joe, Finn, Izzy, Brooke, Paige, Cooper, Charlie, Eddie, Ru.
"His legacy will be carried forward in the memories he made with each of us."
As per Alex's wishes, a private family cremation has been held. There will be a memorial in his honour to celebrate his life at Glenmark Rugby Club, on Sunday, April 6, at 2.00pm, where stories will be shared, glasses will be raised. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Marlborough via their website would be appreciated. Messages can be sent to PO Box 9, Waikawa, Picton 7251, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz To watch a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Alex's obituary.
"A full 80, well played."
Memories and Condolences
for Alexander WYLLIE
8 Entries
Les and Elaine McFadden
April 2, 2025
Elaine and myself are very sad to learn of the very sad loss of Alex besides being one of your Managers of your Canterbury Rugby 1982-1985 Ranfurly Shield team and being a good friend of you and all of your Family Rest in Peace mate you certainly stamped your mark on not Canterbury, and New Zealand but world Rugby.
Lois Vaughan
March 28, 2025
Fond memories of Grizz growing up in Waipara, Glenmark & Omihi in the 1950´s - always remembered - such a character
The Wisdom Family Glenmark
Matiu Wilson
March 28, 2025
Kia ora my friend, it's been an honor to have the opportunity to meet you, to play rugby alongside you and to shear your sheep and have a few beers afterwards. You were a hard man on the field and and off the field and I had quite a few sessions with you at the Waipara Hotel, that was our Club room, back in the day, 1975 - 1981. Rest in peace my friend, Alex. moa mai ra, rangatiri.
Darryll and Susie Park
March 26, 2025
Alex was unique in so many ways and so loyal to those he chose as friends. Over the years of rugby and socialising, we have so many fond exchanges with you both Jenny, so thanks for the memories.
RIP buddy
Gerard
March 26, 2025
Grizz was an idol of mine during adolescence.
A legend of Glenmark,Canterbury and the All Blacks .
Thankyou Alex Wyllie for what you gave of yourself and your lasting legacy.
My condolences to the family.
Trev and Kathy Inwood
March 26, 2025
Condolences, Jenny and family,
What a great job you have done,
RIP AJ
Lynne brown
March 26, 2025
So sorry for your loss Jenny and family. Thinking if you all. Lynne brown
Paul Weir
March 26, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jenny and the family at this sad time. Alex was an extraordinary man in many ways, and certainly "one of a kind" where rugby was concerned ! He was very much a family friend over many years. R.I.P. a great warrior.
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