Adrian Douglas Claydon
Adrian passed away on 28th April 2025 (aged 70 Years) peacefully at home. Much loved husband of Heather and father of Michael and Jonathon, son-in-law of Dick and Robin Robb and brother-in-law to David and Kate Robb. Loved brother and uncle to Vivienne and James (Stevenage, UK). Loved and appreciated by his many friends in Marlborough, Auckland and England.
In lieu of flowers a donation to the Marlborough Hospice (www.hospicemarlborough.org.nz) would be appreciated or may be made at the service. Messages to hjclaydon@outlook.com or
3516 State Highway 63, Wairau Valley, RD1 Blenheim or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz
Special thanks to both Wairau and Auckland Hospitals and Marlborough Hospice.
At Adrian’s request a cremation has taken place, and a celebration of his life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street on Tuesday 6 May at 10.30am. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
Springlands Chapel
Cloudy Bay Funeral Services
15 Boyce Street
Blenheim
Tuesday 6 May 2025
10.30am
Please note, three camera views are available when watching a service at our Springlands Chapel. Select at top right of viewing screen.
From - Martin Lown
Hi Heather, so sorry to hear about Doug, we hadn’t realised he hadn’t been well, sending our condolences and
our thoughts are with you and the family.
Love Martin & Shelly
From - Matt
Thank You Adrian for all the support, chats, curries, photos - especially of Edric and the remains of the postman - thanks for all the silly puns that would have made the Two Ronnies cringe - thanks for taking the time to reply to all my whinges, even when you had far more to whinge about but never did, thanks for all the vine growing tips for when I finally get to grow some, thanks for everything really but most of all thanks for being my friend
From - Isaac Litchfield
Adrian, a great man who will be sorely missed. Taught me that our dreams can be realized through determination, professionalism, and class (along with a good dash of wit). Nothing is impossible. Thank you for everything mate.
From - Ian & Amanda White
Hi Heather. So very sorry to learn about the passing of Doug. Our thoughts are with you.
Great that we got to see you both online at the reunion last year.
Our sincerest condolences
Ian & Amanda
From - Jonathan Bailey
To my friend Adrian - I will miss your humour, your intelligence, your friendship, our appreciation of a wonderful beer, our time together, but most of all, I will just miss you mate.
To Heather, to Michael and to Jonathon – I cannot express enough how Adrian touched my heart – how he inspired me - and when he started sharing his new life and adventures in Marlborough, I felt I was there with him. I have wonderful memories of Adrian. I am glad for the privilege of time shared with him – and I will miss him
