Dr Donald Arthur Quick
Passed peacefully on 12 April 2026 at 2:22pm in Blenheim, Marlborough (two days shy of his 80th birthday). His children Zoe and Sandy, and his ex-wife Diana were with him through his final week.
Messages to the Quick Family c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz
Loved by many, a graveside service for Don will be held on Thursday 16 April at 2.00pm at the Natural Burial area at Fairhall Cemetery. In Don's words, he wanted his passing to be a celebration of life
(no need for sombre clothing).
In lieu of flowers, Don suggested donations to Greenpeace or UNICEF via their website.
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
Natural Burial Area at Fairhall Cemetery
New Renwick Road
Blenheim
Thursday 16 April 2026
2.00pm
From - Cathy Solomon
My condolences to Don's family. He was a marvellous person and a good friend. He will be sorely missed.
From - Bill Gordon
Have just heard of Don’s death. So very sorry to hear, as a fellow Scotsman, we shared much in common and Jaki and I just wish to pass on our condolences . A great psychiatrist who did a lot for his community. Farewell Don.
Bill Gordon Christchurch
From - Sue Nightingale
I have just heard that Don has died. He was the first psychiatrist I worked with as a registrar and the first as an SMO.
I learnt a lot from Don - he was a kind and compassionate psychiatrist in an era when many weren’t. And had a delightful sense of humour. These things meant that we could forgive him always being late!
He made great contribution to psychiatry in Christchurch.
From - Sue Payne
So sorry for your lost. Dr Quick helped so many people. He saved so many lives.
Will be missed.
From - Irene Langham
Deepest Sympathy to the Quick Family for the loss of their loved one.
Don resonants with a quite strength, compassion, a care for people and the natural world. As a doctor, he gave his not only care, but knowledge, time and his humanity; touching countless lives with kindness and dedication to his patients.
A leader to his collagues, a steady and trusting presence.
He is no longer with us but his influence continues and the memories created for those who knew him. RIP
Irene langham, Nurse( collegue Christchurch,Marlborough)
