Grant William Cockburn

9th April 1972 - 2nd February 2021
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Fiordland Events Centre
Te Anau
Saturday 6 February 2021, 2:00PM

Grant William Cockburn, 48 years (Mt Prospect, Te Anau)

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle on Tuesday 2 February 2021.

Very much-loved husband and soul mate of Rachel and devoted and loved father of Ellie. 

Dearly loved son of Ross & Joan Cockburn, loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle of Murray, Aimee, Maddie & Georgia; Rebecca & Chris. Cherished nephew.

Loved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle to the Broomfield families and respected member of the outlaw club. Valued member of the Circle of Rust.

Special thanks to all the medical professionals involved in Grants care over the years. 

A service to celebrate Grants life will be held at the Fiordland Community Event Centre on Saturday 6th at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice may be left at the service.

Messages to 43 Rodeo Drive, Te Anau 9600 or on Grant’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

Messages

So very sorry Rachel. We are thinking of you and know that you have created some wonderful memories over the last couple of years that will help you over time. May Grant be at peace. Love to both you and Ellie xxx Lena & Pete
Lena Cahill, 2 RD Te Anau
Thinking of you all at this sad sad time
Denise Morris and family, Oamaru
To Rachel. and the Cockburn Family
Please accept my Deepest Sympathy
Alistair Jukes, Winton
Our loving sympathy to you and Ellie.our thoughts are with you all.xxx
Barbara and Gordon Smith and family , Invercargill
Our hearts and minds go out to you all at this time. Grant was such an awesome guy, it’s not fair.
Kia kaha Xxx
Hannah Edmonds Pete Young, Te Anau
To the Cockburn clan! Grant was always the oldest of the 6 of us and we looked up to him but he never kept us on the straight and narrow - he always led us astray! I have the best memories of our our summers together - so many stories and so much trouble we got in! Where do we start?! I will miss that cheeky grin but its what I will always remember and cherish. I can't imagine what you are all going through but my thoughts and love are with you all. Love Nic, Wah, Seb and Milla PS I hope Aunty Ruby has a monkey sandwich waiting for him up there ;)
Nicola Hurst, Melbourne
My sincere sympathy to the family. You are all in my prayers.
Kathy Schembechler, Boca Grande, Florida
Rachel and Ellie, we are so sorry for your loss. Our love and sympathy to you both.
Jeni, Craig & Moss Pelvin, Dunedin
Sincere sympathies to Rachel, Ross and Joan and families at this time.

Regards
Gaye Turner
Gaye Turner, Invercargill
Heartfelt sympathy to you Rachel, Ellie, Joan and Ross. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Noeline and Ken Adam
Noeline and Ken Adam, Rangiora
Grant was such a genuine and engaging person. We always enjoyed meeting up and “chewing the fat” with him over the years. You have been inspiring as a family in the last while, making memories of a lifetime; not a moment wasted. Heartfelt sympathy to you both and to the wider family.
Warrick and Wendy Day, Dale Road, Te Anau
Sincere sympathy to the Cockburn and Broomfield families on your sad loss of Grant.
Kind Regards
From members of the Foveaux Riding Club
Foveaux Riding Club, Southland
To Rachel and family,
My thoughts go to you at this time, it has been both a pleasure and privilege to see you in Dunedin when you've been there for Grant's MRIs. He will not be forgotten. Grant was a wonderful man and he was blessed to have such a loving family. He touched my heart, and I'm sure that I have not been alone in that experience. Hugs to you all - Philippa
Philippa Nelson, Dunedin
We were so sad to read of Grant's passing. Rachel, Ellie, Ross,Joan and your extended family please accept our sincere sympathy at this very sad time for you all.
Brian and Mary Dillon, Riversdale
You have our deepest sympathy but also our greatest respect for how you have coped in the past few years. Grant was a great guy and will remain an inspiration of determination and living life.
Rob and Anna Kempthorne , TeAnau
Grant was always so calm and appreciative when he came for his MRI scans. A tragic loss.
James Fulton Pacific Radiology
James Fulton, Dunedin
Dear Rachel and Ellie, it was our privilege and pleasure to get to know Grant over the last few years. His courage and resilience was inspirational. Despite the adversity his good humour and warmth always shone through.
He will be sadly missed but never forgotten.
Love Hamish, Pretima and Priyanka
Pretima Patel , Invercargill
Thinking of you all today as you celebrate Grant's life.
Sending all my love..❤️
Jody Macdonald and family, Kurow, North Otago
Thinking of you all. We watched the livestream. Such a great service. Regards Jon and Bronnie McClean
Jon McClean, Milton
So sorry to hear of Grant’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Thinking of you all.
Theresa, Gordon Souness and family
Theresa Souness, Patearoa. RD4 Ranfurly.
Such a tragic loss. Our thoughts are very much with Rachel, Ellie and the rest of the family.
I really value the times I got to spend with my little cousin in recent years connecting as adults with our families. Grant was a great man of tremendous humour, generosity and intellect. He will be sorely missed.
Sending lots of love from Greg, Helen, Willem, Theo and Alexandra.
Greg van Schie, Perth
Hello. I am enquiring if Grant was employed at Elmwood Gardens in the early 90s and then a Bank Manager?
Monty Baker , Brisbane