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Alistair WRIGHT Obituary
Alistair decided to leave this mortal realm peacefully in his sleep on April 14, 2020, after a 10-month battle with cancer. He was 71 years young. Originally advised his cancer would give him only 6 months to live, Alistair did the maths himself and decided this diagnosis was in fact erroneous. However, with President Trump, Prime Minister Johnson and now Covid-19 Alistair believed he could see the writing on the wall and figured 10 months was quite long enough thank you very much. Having been working since the age of 12 Alistair had been enjoying the fruits of his labour in retirement. The idea of having to help clean up such a giant bloody mess did not excite Alistair in the least, so he has decided to enjoy his retirement elsewhere. Alistair leaves behind a loving wife, Sue; 1 mother, Pat; 2 daughters, Tracey and Bronwyn; 3 sons, Hamish, Nathan and Gareth; 3 granddaughters, Sinead, Anya and Stevie; 4 siblings, Val, Kelvin, Murray and Stuart, and 4 motorbikes including a 1957 Ariel Square 4 still with its original paint work. Alistair was a beloved husband, a generous, selfless and loving father and a dotting grandfather. His love of motorbikes and sailing was matched only by his love of trolling the ill-informed and unenlightened on social media. The world has lost a strong and caring spirit in Alistair but has become a better place for having him in it. We wish him all the best in his next journey and hope that he has not fallen into an argument with St Peter about the shoddy workmanship of the Pearly Gates. Due to COVID-19 a private ceremony for Alistair has been held and a memorial celebration of his life will be arranged when possible.
Memories and Condolences
for Alistair WRIGHT
19 Entries
Tony Skilton
April 28, 2020
Very sad to read this news. Alistair was a great shipmate (NAC/Air NZ's loss was the maritime scene's gain), had a great sense of humour, and his anecdotes were memorable! The tales of his & Sue's motorbike adventures around the world should have been recorded in print. I always thought of him as indestructible, which is probably why I find his passing such a shock. He will drive his Jag no more. The Itinerant has moved on, R.I.P.
spot the CB77
Eric McPherson
April 21, 2020
If there's classic motorcycles in the next life then I'm sure you've already got one lined up that requires your talented hands.
I'll miss seeing you at the big table on Saturday coffee mornings with the classic motorcycle club. Go well big Al
My sincere condolences to Alistairs family.
Alexandra Wright-Moore
April 21, 2020
Goodbye my beloved father-in-law. You are already incredibly missed and we will always hold you dear in our hearts. I am one very fortunate woman to have married your Hamish as he has inherited so many of your best qualities. Not only have you instilled in him resilience and moral fortitude, but he also shares your giant heart, love of family and cracking sense of humour. There are many things I will miss about you, but most of all it will be seeing your eyes light up with laughter in the telling of a good story. Thank you for all of the wonderful family times and beautiful memories we have shared. Our hearts and spirits are with you Sue and all of the whanau back in NZ. Sending much love from Australia X
Ernie & Ces Camps
April 20, 2020
Deepest sympathy Sue, Hamish, Val, Kerry & Wright Family . Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Ernie , CES & Celina Camps
April 20, 2020
to Sue and family
Our deepest condolences to you all.
Warm regards
Anne, Amy, Sofie and Pam at TGC
Derek and Margaret Holmes
April 19, 2020
It was a privilege to Know Alistair and our lives are better for that. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sue and the family
Louise Francis
April 18, 2020
My thought and prayers are with you Sue , at this time. I would have loved to have met Alastair in better times. It was a privilege to help care for him in these last few months.
John Moore
April 18, 2020
Alistair you will be greatly missed by all those who loved you. Rest In Peace
Tania Wright
April 18, 2020
Ah, my dear Uncle. What a magnificent human being you have been. There's no words I can share here. But I can assure you, in the bosom of our whanau, I will most certainly find a way to share the joy and laughter you have bought to the table over the years. You are one of the world's characters and it is a privilege to share my name with you xxx
Rod O'Beirne
April 18, 2020
Sue and family, our thoughts are with you. Rod & Mary
Jill Rees
April 18, 2020
Deepest sympathy Sue and family. RIP Alistair.
Alison Price
April 18, 2020
So nice to have met you Alistair in happier times.
With best wishes
Pete Hall
April 18, 2020
So sorry to hear about Alistair, such a nice guy.
Allan Smith
April 18, 2020
I never knew Alistair well, but whenever we talked I thoroughly enjoyed his intelligence and quiet but thoroughly well informed view about the world he lived in He was a real gentleman and a caring bloke. We will all miss him.
Tiffany Andrews
April 18, 2020
Our deepest condolences for your loss of such a fabulous person.
All our love Tiffany and Mark
Kelvin Wright
April 18, 2020
Good bye my friend and brother.Thanks for everything.
Beryl Sharp
April 18, 2020
So glad I was able to spend time with you at summerset and Hospice Alistair a lovely lovely guy farewell Good looking
April 18, 2020
Sending Sue much love and many hugs. Thinking of you. Shirley and Ian Nisbett.
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