Peacefully left us on September 6, 2024, aged 83 years. Much loved husband of Chris, loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Robyn, Jo, Barry and Leica, and Sally and Jason, adored Grandad of Tesa, Jesse, Brodie, Liam, and Olivia, Gangang of Evie, and Arie, loved son of the late George and Linda, adored brother and brother-in-law of the late Annette and David, superhero uncle of Ian and Kathy, and Eric (deceased) and Nancy, loved brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend of the Cuff and Thompson Clans. Messages to 21 Alpine View, Hokitika 7810, or can be left on Martin’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. Special thanks to Nigel and Anna, St John, Fiona and the District Nursing team. These special people allowed us to keep Martin at home. A private family service has been held, following Martin’s wishes his final shout for family and friends will be held in the Hokitika Fire Station, 200 Stafford Street, Hokitika, Tuesday, September 10. at 5.00pm.
Members of the New Zealand Fire Service and Fire and Emergency New Zealand, both serving and retired,
are invited to attend the final shout of Gold Star and Life Honorary Member, retired Officer in Charge, Senior Station Officer Martin Cuff, Kaniere Volunteer Fire Brigade, 1965 – 1996. Martin’s last shout will be held at the Hokitika Fire Station, 200 Stafford Street, Hokitika, tomorrow (Tuesday) at 5.00pm. Serving members to wear dark blues please.
C.F.O Peter Cuff
My sincere sympathy to Chris and family at this very sad time.🕊️
So sorry to hear of Martin’s passing, such a gentle man. My thoughts are with Chris and family at this time
Rest easy Martin
Thinking of you all – such a lovely man. Alan and Carlene
Dear Chris, Peter, Jo, Barry & Sally, We feel so sad knowing Martin has fought his last fight. He is a man we have held in high regard for the man he was, & for being a model to the rest of us, in how to keep on keeping on, no matter how hard it gets. Love & Kindest thoughts, from Di & Chris Ward.
My deepest sympathy to you Chris and family. A lovely gentleman at rest Colleen Freitas
So very sorry for your loss.
Our sincere condolences to you Chris and your family. Marin was a very respected and well liked man and will be sorely missed. Out picking daffodils just last week for Daffodil Day. RIP Martin xxx
So sorry to read of Martin’s passing. Sending love and hugs to you Chris & family. Martin was a great man & will be missed by all. May he rest in eternal peace.
So very sad to hear this. Thinking of chris and family. A true gentleman and work friend RIP. From wall and dickie family
Our deepest sympathy to Chris and family.
My thoughts are with you all at this time. Will always remember the good times and
the many laughs we shared
Sorry to hear about Martins passing.lovely man always gentleman.sending love to the family .
To Chris and Family
Deepest sympathy in your loss of a much loved husband, father and grandfather. Your happy memories will remain with you.
Winona and Phillip Dowell
So sorry to hear this very sad news.
I remember (back in the day) going to Kaniere Motors, as a kid with my father, Geoff Coleman.
Fond memories of Martin the mechanic.
He was always on for a yarn and had big cherry smile 🙂
Thoughts are with all Martins family.
RIP Martin.
Our very deepest sympathy in your sad loss. Martin was a mighty fine man. Now at rest.
I’m so sad to hear about Cuffy. He was such a special work mate at Renton Chainsaws and Mowers. We had the best of times that will never be forgotten. You will all miss him greatly. Thinking of the Cuff family and this sad time. RIP Cuffy. 🍻
Sympathy to Chris and family. Martin trained me as a mechanic at Greymouth Moters and I later looked after his garage in Kanerie when Chris and Martin went on their honeymoon
Sad to hear of Martin’s passing deepest sympathy to Chris and extended family and friends, a battler, gone not to be forgotten
RIP
Our deepest condolences to you Chris and the Cuff family. May you cherish all your wonderful memories you have of Martin. We have great memories of an outstanding mechanic, community icon, battler, friend to many and the best ever neighbour anybody could ask for! Martin, you will be sorely missed by us all. RIP.
Sorry to hear this. Condolences Peter and family
Thinking of you Chris and all Martin’s family and extended family at this sad time of his passing.
My sincere condolences to Martin’s family, R.I.P Martin….Colleen Astwood née Long
So sorry to hear this sad news, and sincere condolences to Chris and family. Gosh only last week you were both at our place picking daffodils.
RIP Martin, you will always be remembered fondly for the years and years of service you have given to our community.
Words fail to express our deep sorrow for the loss of your Martin. Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memories help comfort you in the days ahead. Rest In Love Martin
Condolences to you, Christine and family at this sad time at the passing of your Husband and father
Our deepest sympathy to all at this sad time .
My sincere condolences, and love to you Chris,Pete and extended family. This is such sad news.
Martin was a lovely gentleman.
I will be thinking of you. X💐
Our sincere sympathy to Chris and family love Hellen and Kerry.❤️❤️
Condolences to Chris and the Cuff families on your sad loss of Martin,his legacy lives on.
R.I.P
To Chris, Jo., Pete, Barry and families, our deepest sympathy and our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Martin’s long term voluntary dedication and commitment to our community will always be remembered. RIP Martin.
To Chris, Pete, and the wider Cuff family.
Our deepest sympathies and love to you all at this very sad time.
Martin will be well remembered for his voluntary dedication and commitment to the Hokitika community.
Chris and Peter. I’m so incredibly sorry that you’ve lost your loving husband and Dad. Martin was a lovely man. He was a wonderful member of our community. Please accept my condolences at this very sad time. X
Our sincere sympathy to Chris and family. Our thoughts are with you all
Condolences to the cuff family. Went to Kaniere school with Barry and Sally. Thinking you all at this sad time
Our deepest condolences to the Cuff family. RIP Martin.
Sincere condolences to the Cuff family I’ve fond memories of Martin during my time at Renton Hardware so very sad a huge loss to the community
To Chris, Pete, Jo, Barry. Sally & your families. Thinking of you all at this sad time. I hope your happy memories of a wonderful strong courageous man help you through this difficult time. I have many fond memories with Martin & family. Love Sharon & Ben Smith (nee Muir)
Oh what sad news to read, and our family extends heartfelt condolences to you Chris, your family and extended families. What a brave and courageous gentleman Martin was, and a wonderful community man with a great sense of humour! Eternal rest Martin ❤️
Sincere condolences to the Cuff family
Our sincerest sympathy to you all on the sad passing of Martin. May he rest in peace.
Our sincere condolences to the whole Cuff family our thoughts are with you at this time.
My sincere condolences to Chris and all the family.
Martin was a lovely man. I have fond memories of his patience and good advice to me over chainsaws and mowers at Rentons. His long standing service to our community is very much appreciated. Rest in Peace Martin.
Sympathy to Chris and family. Martin trained me as a mechanic at Greymouth Moters and I later looked after his garage in Kanerie when Chris and Martin went on their honeymoon
Our sympathies and condolences to Chris and the family.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Martin was a great person and will be missed by many.
Chris and family We both are saddened to hear of Martins passing,RIP Martin
Thoughts are with you all at this time. A true gentleman RIP Martin
To Chris and family, thinking of you all at this difficult time. RIP Martin.
Our sincere condolences to Chris and family, our thoughts are with you at this time.
Thinking of you all at this sad time and sending much love.
Our deepest sympathy to Chris and family
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time
Hi Cuffy
sorry to hear Martin’s passing
My Thoughts for you and family
Chris,Peter and families, our sincere condolences. At peace now Martin.
TO CHRIS and Family our deepest sympathy on the sad loss of your loved Martin.
Dear Chris and family,
We were saddened to read this morning of your loved Martin’s passing,
Our sympathy to you,and your family,
RIP Martin
Honk and Bev.WA
Very sad to hear of Martins passing. A very respected Gentleman. I knew Martin for Many years when in the Motor Industry, and latterly in the Mining sector. Sincere Condolences to all from Peter and Cheryl Mitchell
So sorry to hear of your loss, thinking of you all.
Our deepest condolences to the family
Thinking of you at this sad time
John Rea and Michelle
My sincere sympathy Chris and family on the death of dear Martin
May He Rest in Peace
Condolences to all the Cuff family. Our thoughts and prays are with you all at this sad time.
Rest easy Martin you lived a full life and will be sadly missed.
Thinking of you all. Martin will be so missed but has been so loved. Keep your memories close. Lots of love to the Cuff, Drake family ❤️
Remembering Martin, a fine and friendly man. Our love to Chris and her family.
Our deepest sympathy Chris and family. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
So sad to hear of Martins passing , I have lots of memories going up to Kaniere Motors and getting bags of lollies from Martin and his Mum x thinking of you all at the sad time . Much respect to Martin RIP
My condolences to all the Cuff family .Hokitika has lost a great guy
My Deepest Sympathy to you Chris and family in very sad loss of a wonderful man ..I have fond memories of Martin since i we’re very young , living next door ..Martin had time 4 everyone no matter what he were doing…It were like old times when Pam and i saw you and Chris at the lake .You were absolute legend your long journey is over and may you rest peacefully …
So sorry to hear this sad news. Martin was a lovely man.
Condolences to all the Cuff family.
Deepest Sympathy to Chris and family at this very sad time. Thinking of you all.
Deepest sympathy to all the family for your loss. A lovely gentleman xxx
Sad news. Condolences to you Chris and family. RIP Martin.
Deepest Sympathies Chris and family
Chris, Peter,Jo, Barry and Sally, you have lost an awesome husband and father, but what a legacy he has left, loved my time in the brigade with him, always appreciated his wise council. Hold onto all of those great memories,
Our deepest sympathy Chris and Family, we have great memories of Martin when we lived in Kaniere. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
To Chris and Family we were so sad to hear of the sad passing of your dear Martin, we are thinking of you all at this difficult time, RIP Martin you will be sadly missed by many
Our deepest sympathies
Chris and Wendy
My Deepest Sympathies to Chris and family at is sad time. Thinking of you all. ❤️
On behalf of the Hibbs family, I would like to say how sad we were to hear about Martin (Mr. Cuff) and our thoughts are with Chris (Mrs. Cuff), Peter, Jo, Barry, Sally, and their families. Martin (Mr. Cuff) was a well-loved member of our Kaniere community during the time we lived there. Mr. Cuff was a huge part of our community and I for one (as an 8-year-old) will be forever grateful for the night I called Mr. Cuff, and he came and saved my brother’s life after having a serious croup attack (Mum and Dad were in Greymouth and our grandma was looking after us). I remember that night like it was yesterday – Mr. Cuff made that night not so frightening and scary for this then little 8-year-old. I was only chatting with my dear friend Tena a few weeks ago and telling her about Mr. Cuff, my hero, and that terrible night. Rest in Peace Martin (Mr. Cuff), you will be sorely missed by everyone. John, Jan, Bronwyn, John, Andrea, and Paul Hibbs.
Very sad to learn of Martins passing. Our sincere condolences to you Chris and the family at this sad time. A truly remarkable man in every way. RIP Martin
Deepest sympathies to you Chris, Peter, Jo, Barry, Sally and your families. Martin was a real gentleman and will be sadly missed. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. RIP Martin.
To all the Cuff family, our deepest sympathy to you all, Martin was one of life’s good buggars, RIP.
To Chris, Peter, Jo, Barry ,Sally and families.
Sincere thoughts and love to you all in your loss of Martin. Such a great thoughtful caring man. His strength and endurance to push through has been tested along his health journey. RIP Martin. Sincere sympathy and love to you all as you face the days ahead in your sad loss.
Love Cheryl and Brian
So sorry to hear about Martin’s passing. He was a treasure within the community. Our heart goes out to you all.
Chris and family. I am so so sorry and am thinking of you all. I always enjoyed Martin’s company – he was such an inspiration and will be missed by many. Much love Ray
Chris, my thoughts are with you at this sad time. Reading the other messages, you have heaps of Hokitika and Kaniere folk thinking of you and family, what a great support. Lots of great memories to share with your friends and family, I am thinking of you with fond memories of our time growing up, keep them close Chris, love and prayers Di King x0
Chris and family, big hugs to you all at this sad time.We will remember Martin with great fondness……Lyn and Erl Robinson, Kumara Junction
Our thoughts are with you Chris and Family, Sincere Sympathy to you all.
Chris and family
Condolences to all
Chris and family
Condolences to all
Dear Chris and family
Condolences and sympathy to all of you in this sad time.
All the best.
Bruce & Claudia
To Chris and family, sorry to hear of Martin’s passing, such a good man. All the good memories you made will always keep him close. Thinking of you all.
To Chris,Peter,Jo,Barry,Sally and families, so sorry to hear of Martin’s passing, he was such a kind caring and gentle man, a true west coaster with his community at heart, he will be missed.
Thinking of you all Dave and Fran Amberger
Rest in peace Martin condolences to families.wes.armstrong
So sorry to hear of Martin’s passing.
Sincere condolences to Chris and the Cuff family.
A true contributor to Hokitika and the the West Coast.
RIP Martin.🌹🌹🌹
So sad to hear of Martins passing , our sympathies to the family , many great memories of the years spending time with motorbikes . RIP Martin
Chris & family, so sorry for your loss of Martin & keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers RIP
Chris & family thinking of you at this sad time & extend our condolences to all the family
Condolences to Chris, Peter and families. Martin was a respected member of West Coast Firefighters Gold Star Association.
Sorry to hear, sincere condolences to family.
So sorry to read of Martins passing. He was a lovely man. Take care Chris, Peter and families. Thinking of you. Tina.
So sorry to hear of Martins passing. Condolences to Chris and family
We were shocked to read of Martins death while on holiday in Croatia. Our sincere condolences to you Chris, and your family. We were so warmly welcomed by Martin and yourself into the Kaniere Fire Brigade when we moved from town. Sorry we won’t be there on Tuesday
Kindest regards Marie and Brian West
Send our sincere condolences to you Peter and Robyn, Chris and extended family, he was a well respected member of our community. Thinking of you all.
Our deepest condolences to you Chris and family. Martin will be sorely missed by all those who knew him. I have many treasured memories of his helping hands and eagerness to get jobs done at the Relay for Life. Rest in peace.
Deepest condolences to Chris, Pete, Sally and all the Cuff family and extended family on Martins passing.
So wonderful he was able to stay at home surrounding by his family’s love and warmth.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of Martin’s death. A lovely gentleman, Will be missed by many.
So sorry to hear of the loss of Martin. Very fond memories spent together when the kids were growing up. Martin and I also went to school together. Will be greatly missed.
So sorry to hear of Martin’s passing accept our deepest sympathy
so sorry to hear this sad news. Our sympathy to Chris and wanau.
Rick & Ann Cumming. Chris and family please accept our deepest sympathy.
Our condolences to all of the Cuff Family, may you cherish your wonderful memories of Martin.
Our Condolences to Chris and Family, Martin was a great man, will be remembered by many as a good Friend
and a special Mechanic. R.I.P Martin.
There are good people and he was a good people! One of life’s very very special characters who gave so much to so many people. We are thinking of you Chris Peter- all of you. Special thoughts
Donna and Geoff
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the passing of Martin.Our thoughts are with you all at this time
Dear Chris and all the family,
Sincere sympathy at this sad time.
Martin was a good man who will be missed but is now at peace.
Tia Kaha.
Our deepest condolences Chris and family.
Thoughts have been with you all at this very difficult and sad time
Adrienne and Tony Arnold