Passed away peacefully at Te Nikau Grey Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on June 17, 2025, aged 85. Deeply loved dad and father-in-law of Pete Jnr & Tania, Emma & Brenden Newman, Kristy Baty, and the late Mandy, cherished Grandad and Great Grandad, loved brother and brother-in-law of Dick (deceased) & Janet, and the late John & Sylvia, and Ward, cherished friend of Gail, a respected mate of ‘Lindz’, a much loved uncle, and a friend of many. Pete was a living legend of hydroplane racing in NZ and will be hugely missed. Messages to 38 Marlborough St, Greymouth 7805. A Funeral Service to celebrate Pete’s life will be held in the William Sampson Memorial Chapel, Tainui Street on Tuesday at 11am followed by burial in the Hokitika Cemetery.
Peter Gordon (Pete) Jones
June 17, 2025
R.I.P Peter
My sincere condolences to Peter, Emma and family. I have fond memories of him. I spent many hours playing with Emma at their house growing up. The door was always open and was a great Dad to his kids.
So sorry to hear that Pete has passed, I have fond memories of him shopping at Fitzy, such a lovely caring man, he will be sadly missed by many, my heart goes out to Petes family xx
Condolences to the Jones Fam special momories hanging out with Emma and Tara on lunch break from school no questions asked if it was autal lunch time…peter was also a dear friend of my late uncle Charlie Growcott tho the power boat regattor out lake Kaniere.. I’m sorry for your loss
RIP Peter. you were an awesome neighbor 🚤 🙏
Rest in peace peter.worked with Pete at post office lines branch back in the day sympathy to families
Condolences to the Jones Fam special momories hanging out with Emma and Tara on lunch break from school no questions asked if it was autal lunch time…peter was also a dear friend of my late uncle Charlie Growcott tho the power boat regattor out lake Kaniere.. I’m sorry for your loss
Condolences to the Jones Fam special momories hanging out with Emma and Tara on lunch break from school no questions asked if it was autal lunch time…peter was also a dear friend of my late uncle Charlie Growcott tho the power boat regattor out lake Kaniere.. I’m sorry for your loss