Peter GRAYLAND Obituary

My sincere sympathy thoughts and prayers to Rose and family, so sorry to hear the sad news.

Met Pete on a Terrace School Camp. The 'women' weren't allowed down in to the kitchen until 7.15am. We would sit down and Pete would serve us up a cooked breakfast, and then after that the kitchen was ours. I felt so appreciated. He had empathy for everyone but also wouldn't let 'naughty' students disrupt it for the others and would organise something else for them. Awesome man and I am so appreciative that ten years ago I was blessed to have met this man.

All we can say is Pete was a mentor; a model of a decent & honourable human being. Goodbye Pete, thanks for the life lessons.

Peter, Always remembered as my surrogate big brother. Your family took me into yours at a crucial time of my life and although close to your sister you made sure we were safe at school and safe in general. You were my gentle giant.My brother too remembers you fondly from school later as a police colleauge. Rest in peace brother. you leave a big hole in my heart. Frances ( Jackson ) McHale. Patrick McHale and Gerard Jackson.

"Pete I will miss you I cried when I found out because I just lost a hero a very important hero we Will always love you!!

-kytana Leigh

Pete, I have always, and always will remember you for the kindness and strength you gave my sister at the sudden loss of her husband. Your support was amazing and I was so grateful to have you there. My sincere sympathy to Rose and family, such a tragic loss of a very caring man. Rest Peacefully Pete. Jan Pollock (Thames)

GRAYLAND, Pete. — Loved and respected friend of Cosgriff Family, Blyth Family, Wright Family, Arras Family, McKee Family, Tom and Tony of Northburn Station, Duncan and Kath, Alexandra Pipe Band, Terrace School, N.Z. Police, and St. John Ambulance.