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Gordon MCALLISTER Obituary
Gordon John (Gus):
It is with great sadness that the family of Gus wish to inform everyone that Gus passed away in Dunedin Hospital after a very short illness, surrounded by his family, on Friday, October 7, 2022. In his 78th year. Dearly loved and respected husband and best friend of Adrienne. Highly regarded and loved father, father-in-law and grandad of Heather, Craig, Sienna and Maddie McLeod (Auckland); Bronwyn McAllister and partner Brad Walker (Perth W.A); Duncan, Caedyn and Macey McAllister (Gore); Friend to Gloria McAllister. Loved eldest son of the late Rosie and David McAllister and son-in-law of the late Nessie and Joe Dunstan. Much loved and respected brother, and brother-in-law of Jim and the late Alison McAllister (Wyndham), Harvey and Linda Dunstan (Mataura), Lloyd and Jo Dunstan (Mount Maunganui), the late Ashley and Ewen Dunstan, loved uncle of his nieces and nephews and also cousins.
'Life is not measured by the years you live, but by the
love you gave and the
things you did.'
A service to celebrate Gus' life will be held at the Mataura Rugby Clubrooms, Main Street, Mataura, on Thursday, October 13 at 1.00pm, followed by private family interment at Mataura Cemetery. Flowers respectfully declined, but donations may be left at the service for the Cancer Society. Gus' service can be viewed on livestream link https://livestream.com/accounts72885/gusmcallister Thanks to the special nurses and doctors in Ward 8C in Dunedin Hospital for their expert care and attention 'To us all – you all rock' Messages to 259 Main Street, Mataura 9712.
Memories and Condolences
for Gordon MCALLISTER
16 Entries
David Wallace
October 29, 2022
To Adrienne & Family- I was deeply saddened to learn of Gordon's death. It's been many years that have elapsed since Mataura School days back in he 50's and later in the days at Gore High. Gus was in my class at Mataura School. I have many happy memories of those days and the friendships shared. I was happy to be able to catch up with Gus this year during an extended phone conversation delving back into the past 60 years since I left Mataura. I was also deeply moved to observe the funeral at the Mataura Rugby Club honouring his long association with Rugby in Southland.
Please accept my deepest sympathy,
David Wallace (Nelson)
John and Jan Morrow
October 13, 2022
Adrienne and family.
So sorry to hear of your very sad loss.
Our thoughts are with you during this very sad time.
I know Gus will be sadly missed.
Lots of love
Jan and John Morrow.x
Margaret Macgregor
October 13, 2022
So sad to read this Adrienne, Duncan and all the family. He certainly was a lovely down to earth bloke and will be missed heaps. Thinking of you all at this sad time
Jocelyn and Alister Murray, Christchurch. (Nee Thompson)
October 12, 2022
Adrienne and family, we were greatly saddened to read this week of Gus's sudden passing. It is many years since we were in Southland but while there, Gus made an impact on us both. As a much younger Mataura school kid, I looked up to Gus, both in reality and figuratively, and saw him as a fine, well-respected man who has left his mark on his home community. Alister remembers him as a toiler, both on and off the rugby field. He enjoyed Gus's company when playing in the same team as him, rather than in opposing teams! Know that we are thinking of you at this time as you remember and mourn your dearly loved Gus.
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Barry Greer
October 12, 2022
Gus was a real gentleman,a top sportsman,and a very good bowler,team and club mate an all round top man who will be sorely missed by all
Barry Greer.
Mary Ineson
October 11, 2022
Adrienne and family, please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Gus
Mary
Karen and Alex Milne, Edendale
October 11, 2022
Adrienne and family, please accept our deepest sympathy for the passing of Gus. We are thinking of you and sending you love and a warm hug at this sad time.
Balfour Bowling Club
October 10, 2022
We are sincerely sad to learn of Gus's very sudden and unexpected passing . He has many friends involved in sporting activities and his absence from the greens will be sorely missed. Go well old friend, RIP.
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Trish Gutschlag
October 10, 2022
My Love and Deepest Sympathy to Adrienne and All Gus's Loving Family and Many Friends.
Trus Gutshlag
Shirley Monaghan
October 10, 2022
We are very sorry to see the passing of Gus please except our condolences to you and your family Adrienne thinking if you at this sad time. Shirley and Pat Monaghan.
Ray Mair
October 10, 2022
Condolences To Adrienne and the McAlister family,
So sorry to here of Gus´s passing which bought back many memories and times with Gus, I was fortunate enough to catch up with him in Gore while I was down there in February.
susan english
October 10, 2022
Deepest sympathy to McAllister family, Sue English and Zoe Miles.
Owen Brewster
October 10, 2022
Adrienne and Family. So saddened to learn of Gus passing. A great school mate, and one of life's Gentlemen.
Winsome and Alan Bryce
October 10, 2022
We are saddened to learn of Gus' unexpected passing. Our thoughts and condolences to all the McAllister family at this time.
We have fond memories of happy occasions spent in Gus' company.
Winsome and Alan Bryce
Christchurch
Shona Dunn
October 10, 2022
Sorry to read this today, sending aroha to you Adrienne your whanau and extended whanau, Shona Dunn (Ferguson)
Kelli & Ross Butcher
October 10, 2022
We are so saddened to hear of your lose Adrienne.
Our love & thoughts are with you & your family.
Embrace the love & support from your family, loved ones & friends to help you through this sad time.
Kelli & Ross Butcher
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