Mervyn Thomas Francis “Tom” Jeffries
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 20th August 2025 at Springlands Lifestyle Village, Blenheim, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Suzanne, father & father-in-law of Catherine, Antony & Karen, Paul & Paula, Chris & Amanda, and Mark & Melissa. Loved Grandad of Bede & Cassandra, Andrew & Bryony, Gus, Maddie, and Cosette. Cherished great grandfather of Fern, Fleur, Sage and Finlay. Brother and brother-in-law to Marie and the late Ted Morgan and Therese and the late Jack Hocquard.
Our heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff of Springlands Lifestyle Village.
Condolences and flowers may be sent c/- Suzanne Jeffries, Apartment 19, Springlands Lifestyle Village,
5 Battys Road, Blenheim or messages online to www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz
A Requiem Mass will be held Thursday 28th August, 1pm at St Mary’s Church, Maxwell Road, Blenheim, followed by interment at the Omaka Cemetery.
A Rosary will be prayed Wednesday 27thAugust, 6pm at St Mary’s Church.
The funeral for Tom 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
St Mary’s Church
Maxwell Road
Blenheim
Thursday 28 August 2025
1.00pm
Due to this service being offsite, we cannot guarantee the livestream broadcast. However, a recording of the service will
be available on our website the next day should any technical issues occur.
From - Matt and Pip Ryan
Condolences to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From - Geraldine Ryan
Dear Aunty Suzanne, I’m so sorry to hear of Uncle Tom’s death this week.
I remember him as a kind and gentle man and a very good friend to Dad.
I am in Lithuania at the moment and so won’t be at the funeral on Thursday
but will be thinking of you and praying for you as you adjust to life without him.
Geraldine
From - Philippa
You will be so missed. Thank you for being such a wonderful person and special Uncle.
I have so many wonderful memories of you. When we stayed with you in Seddon you taught us
about gravity - swinging the milk bucket without spilling a drop!
Very impressive to 7 year old as well as hiding down a hole and shaking your Shepard's hook above ground!
Lots of precious memories. We will celebrate your life with family next week x
From - Margaret Kerslake
Thinking of you all at this time, may he rest in peace.
Love Margaret Kerslake (Paula's sister)
From - Terry Ryan
Our Condolences to Suzanne and family.
Will be missed by many.
From - Anne and Jason Wallace
Dear Auntie Suzanne and our beautiful cousins,
We’re holding you close in our thoughts during this deeply sad time. Uncle Tom was such a beautiful soul, and gentle, kind, and full of quiet strength. He was a wonderful father and a true gentleman, and we feel so lucky to have shared moments with him that we’ll always treasure.
The memories at Dillon Pt Farm will forever hold a special place in our hearts, and full of laughter, warmth,
and his steady presence. Jack especially loved playing chess with him, at Maxwell road house before we
left and those are great memories.
It was so lovely to see you both in Fremantle when you were last in Perth. We’re grateful for that time together.
Sending all our love and hugs,
Anne, Jason, Jack, Lily and Baxter
😘🥰💔
From - Stewart and Rita Brown
Blessings to all the family on your loss of Tom, sympathy from Stewart and Rita Brown and family,
Maranui Herefords and Angus.
Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty.
