Allan Grant Gifford
Sunrise 01/06/1951 - Sunset 26/07/2025
After a life well lived, Allan found peaceful rest on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Marlborough Hospice,
with family at his side.
Much loved husband of Diane sharing 53 years together, father and father-in-law to Melanie and Anaru, Melissa and Gavin. Adored Grandfather "GG" of Kurahaupō, his beloved "Te Pēpi" his absolute pride and joy whom he held a special affection for. Grandfather figure to Piata and Madison.
Son of the late Errol and Valerie Gifford. Brother of Norma and Karen, brother-In-law of Gary and Stewart.
Special thanks to the District Nursing Team, Wairau Hospital and Marlborough Hospice for their kindness and care. In lieu of flowers a donation to the amazing team at Marlborough Hospice would be gratefully appreciated via their website or can be made at the service
Messages to the Gifford family c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz
A celebration of Allan's life will be held at Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services,
15 Boyce Street Blenheim, Friday August 1st at 1pm followed by a private interment.
For all those unable to attend this service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
"His legacy is sown deep in the fields he loved."
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
Springlands Chapel
Cloudy Bay Funeral Services
15 Boyce Street
Blenheim
Friday 1 August 2025
1.00pm
Please note, three camera views are available when watching a service at our Springlands Chapel. Select at top right of viewing screen.
From - Errol Morrison
Allan was a very helpful member of the Tua Marina Vintage Traction and Machinery Club. He put a lot of time into organising vintage ploughing and of recent times assisting with information on applications for Club funding etc.
He will be missed.
