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Christopher John "Grocer Griff" GRIFFIN

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141 Centennial Ave

Alexandra, Otago

Christopher GRIFFIN Obituary

Unexpectedly, on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Queenstown: aged 69. Son of the late PC and Vesper Griffin, and brother of the late Wayne Griffin. Dearly loved brother of Micheal (Spike) Griffin, Barbara and Ross Millard. Loved Uncle Gro to Ashley and Ricky Rodgers, Jervase and Shaun Kincaid, Amy and Andrew Meikle, Tom and Ella van Bohemen, Lilly Griffin, Meg Griffin and Olly Dyet.
Loved Great-Uncle to Beau-harper, Maisie, Ardie, Charlotte, Marlow, Lexie, Willow, Ellie, Maverick and baby van Bohemen. A heartfelt thank you to Rex and Anne Duncan and the team at the Lakes District Hospital. A special thank you to the Foodstuffs South Island and the wider grocery industry for bringing such joy and passion to his work life. There will be a private cremation as per Grocers request, Messages to 20 Bell Ave, Cromwell 9310.

Giddy up, Gro!


Published by Southland Times on Jul. 13, 2024.

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Lynzy Francis

August 8, 2024

Great Memories held by a lot of us ! Bray Framptons Ascot Public Bar ! Higgi calling races through a jug Me & Nathan R doing a bunk on Chris !! Lipstick at the Races Late nights at Redcliffes Traffers public bar Ohh the lies he told ! many years of fun thanks Chris

Pauline Milne

July 20, 2024

Thinking of you all at this sad time
Paul and Pauline Milne

Dave & Robyn Pawson

July 16, 2024

So very sorry and saddened by Grocers passing. Truely a gentleman and a privilege to have known him. Our condolences to the family. Dave & Robyn Pawson

Laurie Goodson

July 15, 2024

So sorry to hear of Grocers passing,condolences to the wider family.
RIP Griff.
Laurie & Sandra Goodson

Jenny Carmody

July 15, 2024

Rest in peace Grocer, many memories I have of you when I worked at the Ascot. Lester and Higgie will have a 12oz waiting for you. You will be greatly missed by your family and friends.
Jenny Carmody

Margaret Hewett

July 15, 2024

Condolences to the family from Margaret Hewett and Woodsey

Murray Graham

July 15, 2024

Condolence's to the the Griffin and Millard family's on the passing of your loved family member. Grocer will be sadly missed by all who knew him. RIP Grocer. Carol, Hannah, Kirsty, Murray Graham.

Mary Clearwater Powell

July 15, 2024

Our thoughts are with the Griffin family in the sad passing of Chris. Happy memories of you all at Sacred Heart.
Arohanui
Clearwater Family

Brownings/Humes

July 14, 2024

So sorry to read of the passing of Grocer. As a familly we have fond memories of times spent in Grocer's company. Our thoughts are with you all.

Dave Stenton

July 14, 2024

So sorry to learn of Grocer's passing we had some great banta over the years especially when negotiating product deals for his stores
Chris and Pat always treated me well as a Rep RIP Grocer

Donna McKinlay-Jones

July 14, 2024

I remember Chris many years ago when he bought Gladstone Dairy off my father. He wasn't much older than me at the time. What a great profession he had at such a young age. Thoughts are with his family at this time.
Donna McKinlay-Jones

John Hawkes

July 14, 2024

So sorry to hear of Grocers passing. Many fond memories of cricket matches in Tanner Street.Condolences to all the family.
Johnny Hawkes

Trevor Thornton

July 14, 2024

Michael & Barbara. Sorry to hear of Grocers passing. Fond memories of our families friendship and "Tanner St test cricket" in the driveway next to PC´s & Vespars shop. Trevor

Peter Sherlock

July 14, 2024

Very sad to hear of Grocers passing fond memories of the 60's in Grasmere and going around to the Tanner street store to get the bread and see Pat Vespa and Grocer being trained up RIP Grocer

Mike Hughes

July 14, 2024

Many fond memories Grocer. You sounded so happy and positive when we spoke last week.Nisbo also sends condolences to family.RIP GROCER GRIFFIN.

Keiran Fahy

July 13, 2024

So no sorry to hear of Grocers death . My thoughts are with all the family at this time .
Keiran Fahy (RAK)

Rosina Heaps ( Hawkes)

July 13, 2024

Having all the wonderful memories of times gone by, will hopefully ease the pain at this very sad time. My Deepest Sympathy To You All

Diana Bonisch

July 13, 2024

Love and deepest sympathy to you all - many happy memories of days gone by at Gladstone Dairy - RIP Chris.
Noel and Di Bonisch

Hawky

July 13, 2024

A top bloke and a highly entertaining coach and Nomad. Condolences to all of Grocer's whanau and friends.

Kia kaha.

Hayley Mcilwrick

July 13, 2024

Rest easy Gro, I always enjoyed your company and the laughs we would have. Sending all my love to your family xxx

Neville and Audrey Little

July 13, 2024

Deepest sympathy to Millard and Griffin families our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

Ron Whelan

July 13, 2024

I will always remember the great times we had in the NOMADS great Manager
My regards to Spike
Ron Whelan

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