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Desley Ewen "Butch" McGREGOR

Desley McGREGOR Obituary

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Aged 90 years. Honorary life member of the Gore Fire Brigade. Dearly loved husband and life partner of Betty. Much loved father and father-in-law of Kerry and John Rodgers, Angela and Stuart Lalor, Lynden and Fiona McGregor. Cherished Poppa of all of his 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle of all his nieces and nephews and a special friend to many. A true gentleman, 90 years well lived. We would like to give special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway and all of the wonderful staff at Ashburton Hospital and St John Ambulance for their wonderful care. Messages to: The McGregor family, c/- PO Box 6035, Ashburton 7742. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance, Ashburton would be appreciated and may be made at the service. As per Des' wishes a private cremation has been held. All of those who wish to join the family in remembrance of Des and a sharing of memories are invited to the Doris Linton Lounge, Ashburton RSA, 12 Cox Street, Ashburton on Friday, June 27, 2025, commencing at 2.00pm.


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Published by Southland Times on Jun. 21, 2025.

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Gilmours

June 26, 2025

Our Condolences to all the family,our thoughts are with you at this sad time from your old neighbours the Gilmour family

Alexa

June 22, 2025

Poppa. You are the definition of loving, resilient, brave, strong, hard working, and all things wonderful.
Thank you for all the beautiful memories, I will forever cherish them. What a pleasure to be loved by such an incredible man.
"I love you more than all the stars in the sky" xx

Emily

June 22, 2025

My poppa,
I love and miss you beyond words
Em xx

Kerry

June 22, 2025

Dad, I miss you so much They say grief is the price we pay for love. Then I understand why this hurts so profoundly.
Love you always
Kerry xx

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Kylie Rae

June 21, 2025

Dearest Pop,

I will forever cherish our memories and continue to keep you alive through the stories I share with my children. Thank you for showing me what it meant to be loved unconditionally and being the amazing grandfather that you were.
Truly a remarkable person and your loss will no doubt leave an impact on many.
Love forever and always, Kylie, Kade and Isabelle.

Kylie

June 21, 2025

I will cherish the amazing person you were for as long as my live and will keep your memory alive through the memories and stories I share with my children.
Thank you for showing me unconditional love and being an important part of my life. I will miss you forever pop. Rest well
Kylie, Kade and Isabelle

Owen Brewster

June 21, 2025

Betty. I am so saddened to learn on Butch's passing. I have fond memories of our time at O L Jenkins in Gore.

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Memorial Events
for Desley McGREGOR

Jun

27

Visitation

2:00 p.m.

Doris Linton Lounge

12 Cox Street, Ashburton