Airdry DYSON-LEASK Obituary

1929 - 2024

The Reverend Airdry Dyson-Leask passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Vickery Court in Invercargill at the age of 95. Born in Invercargill on May 3, 1929, Airdry discovered a love for singing at a young age. This passion blossomed into a fulfilling career as a vocalist, where, as Airdry McKenzie, she graced the stage in countless leading roles. She sang broadcast recitals throughout her life culminating in a series with the NZ Symphony Orchestra. Her children fondly remember sharing their mother's talent, joining her on stage in performance. Later in life, Airdry moved to Rakiura-Stewart Island, where she was asked to become the Parish Priest of St Andrew's Anglican Church, and was ordained as a priest on May 29, 1988. After serving her community on Stewart Island, Airdry eventually relocated back to Invercargill. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph Dyson and Mary Geddes, and husbands Graeme McKenzie and John Leask. Airdry's legacy lives on in her children Glenn McKenzie (Sydney, Australia) and Fiona (Mike) Floyd (Huron, Ohio, USA), grandchildren Sarah (Alex) Igo (Lafayette, Indiana, USA) and Emma (Matthew) Bernotas (Columbus, Ohio, USA), and great-granddaughter McKenzie Igo. A private funeral service was held per Airdry's wishes. A celebration of life will be live-streamed on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from Christ Church in Huron, Ohio, USA. To participate virtually contact [email protected] for her USA service, to share a message visit Airdry's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes