Brian Gaythorne Giles
On 13 December 2025, peacefully at Seaview Rest Home, Picton, aged 94 years.
Dearly loved husband of the late Valda and a much-loved father and father-in-law of Nick and Nicole.
A loved grandad of Olivia. A loved brother of Graham and Jeanette (both dec) and brother-in-law of Joanne. A loved uncle of his nieces and nephews.
Messages to the Giles family c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz
Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Seaview Rest Home for their amazing care of Brian.
In accordance with Brian’s wishes, a private cremation will take place with a Memorial service to be held
at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street Blenheim on Friday 19 December at 2pm. 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
Friday 19 December 2025
2.00pm.
Please note, three camera views are available when watching a service at our Springlands Chapel. Select at top right of viewing screen.
From - Jenny
Brian was a quiet, caring gentleman. I enjoyed visiting him for home support. Thoughts are with his family.
Regards Jenny
From - Nivin McHassie
Sorry we can't be with you on this day. Brian was a big strong man with an infectious laughter
and always ready for a chat. He will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Nivin McHassie and family
From - Alister & Bronwyn Paul
To Nick & Nicole and family. We were sorry to hear of Brian's passing.
We had a lot of great times with Brian & Valda when they lived at Hazelburn, Pleasant Point.
Kind regards, Alister & Bronwyn Paul.
From - Liam Giles
Dear Nick and Family, so sorry to hear about great uncle Brian's passing, and sorry we can't be up there this week.
Kim and I have very happy memories of fishing on the yacht in the sounds, seeing dolphins, seals and catching blue cod. Lots of love Liam and Kim xxx
From - Rosemary Straker
Sorry to read about your Dad's passing Nick, my thoughts are with you and your family
Love Rose
From - Heather
Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. It is not easy to say goodbye to someone who has always been there
for you. Brian was a true gentleman, a man who was quiet, clever, gentle and caring and with a great sense of humour.
Mum and Brian were more than just cousins; they had a great relationship and my family have very fond memories
of many times spent together.
Rest in peace Brian.
Nick, treasure the memories and be proud of the dad that made you who you are.
Heather te Koeti and family.
From - Brent
Uncle Brian was one of my hero's as I grew up and wanted to be very much like him.
Nick sorry I could make it down to show my respects in person. Think of you and family.
RIP Uncle Brian
