Barry Noel Holdaway

Died 1 June 2026, aged 82. Youngest son of Len & Mirrie Holdaway.

Dearly loved brother of Wyn, and the late Ross, Lester & Ian. Cherished uncle and beloved friend of many.
A celebration of Barry’s life will be held at Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services,

15 Boyce Street, Blenheim at 10am, Friday 5 June 2026.
Any messages can be sent to the Holdaway family, C/- 26 Spencer Place, Blenheim.

This service will be live streamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.

CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM     F.D.A.N.Z.

Springlands Chapel

Cloudy Bay Funeral Services

15 Boyce Street

Blenheim

Friday 5 June 2026

10am

Please note, three camera views are available when watching a service at our Springlands Chapel. 


From - Rosemary Wells
A man of principal, faith, compassion, boating, bullocks, love of people and history, author and historian.... a stalwart of all things Marlborough...a very busy mind quietened. My forever friend, you will be very missed by so many.

Rosemary Wells

From - Jan Gundersen
RIP Barry. You were a wonderful friend to that brother of mine.

Condolences to all your loved ones. Jan

From - Glenys Carpenter
   RIP Barry
Glenys (Holdaway) and Jim Carpenter and families

From - Bruce Holdaway & Family
We will miss you dearly. You have left a big hole in the hearts of all the family.

Rest now that you are at Peace.

From - Liz Anderson
Condolences to Win and all of Barry’s Whanau.

 I was saddened not to be able to attend the service but have since watched it on line and have

felt the love and respect that was so deservedly bestowed on him by so many.

A lovely meaningful service led by Coralie.

As mentioned in the service he and my late husband Tim first met at Young farmers,

were in Junats together and played in the Methodist mission band together.

 Meeting him was always a delight with just so many memories to recount and

 discussions to be had on the politics of our nation.

 I personally will always be grateful for the slide presentation and talk he put together

 for the winding up function of the Marlborough Colleges Old Girls' Assn.

Your life has been well lived Barry. Rest now in peace

From - JB
Thanks for being a great friend to me Barry. I am missing our regular chats.

I am grateful to have known you.

Rest easy my friend. 

From - Jenny Olliver
Barry was so knowledgeable on the topics that he was passionate about- farming,

the history of Marlborough, politics and his beloved bullocks.
He would always give a friendly wave out of his ute or a natter if we met in town.
RIP