Geoffrey Lawrence BUCKINGHAM

16th November 1934 - 3rd May 2024
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J Fraser and Sons Chapel
cnr Esk and Doon Streets
Invercargill
Monday 13 May 2024, 10:30AM
Open live stream

BUCKINGHAM, Geoffrey Lawrence, (retired JP).

We are sad to announce the passing of Geoff on Friday 3 May 2024, born 16 November 1934. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Greta for 66 years. Loved Dad and Granddad of Lyn and Neil Butters, Elizabeth, Sam and Ashlie, Emily and Hayden, Abigail and Andrew; Julie and Peter Keast, William*, Oliver and Aly; Steven and Karyn, Jess and Ben, Sarah; Kathryn and Allan Marshall, Spencer and Abbie, Paigan and Stanley, Elliott and Lana, Flora and Brad, Dee and Lachie, Bruno and Kate; Thomas and Sandra, Claudia, Rosie, Evelyn, Taylor, Mackenze and Rhys, Mitchell and Holly; Roger and Cala, Jesse, Ben and Eden, Kaelan. A loved Great-Grandfather. Loved son of Thomas* and Ellen*. Brother and brother-in-law of Herbert* and Marjory* Buckingham, Ellen* and David* Jack, Rosalie and Colin Walker. Loved son-in-law of David* and Gladys* Smith, and brother-in-law of Nelson* and Lorraine* Smith, Jimmy* and Bev Smith, Alice and Lindsay McKenzie, Jean* and Graham* Gimblett, Nancy and Brian Dermody, Glenice and Brian* Agnew, Dorothy and Tony Di Rienzo, Milton and Joy Smith, Pam Kohnke, Marion and Kelvin Hawkes. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated. A service to celebrate Geoff’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Monday 13 May at 10:30am, followed by interment at Quarry Hills Cemetery arriving approx. 1:30pm. Messages to The Buckingham family Quarry Hills, RD 1, Tokanui 9884, or to frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service will be available.

 

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Messages

To All the BUCKINGHAM Family and related family.
Geoff was a true Gentleman, a wonderful Husband and best friend to lovely Greta, the most fabulous father to all his children, a fun Grandfather to his many grandchildren,a great Father in Law, and a very reliable man to his many friends.
Chris* and I really enjoyed visiting Greta and you on our trips to NZ, lunches at the stunning Curio Bay Project, visiting you at the Museum, coffee at your place, lots of chats, and not forgetting your visit to us when you had your trip to the UK.
Geoff, you will be greatly missed. RIP.
Annette Poulsom, Cumbria , UK
My deepest sympathy Greta and all your family on the loss of Geoff.I applaud you Greta to have looked after your loved Geoff for all his unwell years.,with the help of your family.My apologies for not being at Geoffs funeral as I will be away.May he RIP.
Juliana OConnell, Colac Bay.
To Greta and Julie my thoughts are with you at this difficult time in the great loss of your loved husband. and Father.
Dorthy please accept my sympathetic in the loss of your brother in law. May he Rest In Peace. .
Margaret McHugh, Picton
Buckingham family,
My condolences to you all, on Mr Buckinghams passing.

Christine Egerton ( Harvey)
Tuatapere
Christine Egerton, Tuatapere
From when I was a little girl Geoff has been a loving, constant presence in our lives.
My favourite memories are movie nights. He captured family moments and skilfully turned them into full on entertainment. From parents to the youngest everyone was entertained. He knew what made a family.
I feel extremely sad at his loss. As all close to him are. His memories will be treasured .
Pam kohnke, Wellington
For this one farmer the day has ended
Lie down and rest your head
Your time has been with struggles enough
Put the tractor in the shed

Your labour is done, you've earned your rest;
no more must you wait
Your legacy lives on, your love of the land,
and we'll shut the gate.

The family holidays remembered so fondly
Carting hay, horse riding, memories galore;
Rows of gumboots in the porch
Not one, not two, but a full score - or more

Greta in the kitchen, pressure cooker hissing
No one went without,
All-comers welcome, all-comers fed,
Of that there was no doubt

A life well lived Geoff

A good and respected friend to Calum, Joy
and all the McLeod clan

"Always remembered"
Loris McLeod, Christchurch
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you all. Beth and Steve Chisholm
Beth Chisholm, Queenstown
So sorry I couldn't be there today.
Uncle Geoff and Auntie Greta were always so good to us as kids, fond memories of staying with them during school holidays was always a treat.
Always a great yarn when we did catch up during the years.
Sending you all much love and our deepest sympathy
Chris Agnew, Leeston
To Auntie Greta and Lynn, Julie, Stephen, Thomas, Katherine, Roger and families.
Sending you much love and strength at this time.
Uncle Geoff you will be greatly missed.
With Love from Sharon Jack, and girls Jessica Dean, Rebecca Dean, Rosalie Dean, Caitlin Dean, and Sarah Dean.
Sharon Jack , Glenn Innes Australia