Allan GRIFFITHS Obituary

So sad to hear off Allan,s passing. I will miss the wise cracks we always had when playing bowls. A good friend who always had time for a chat and we had many when we worked together at NCC.

As you will be aware we at Bowls Nelson lost an icon of our sport recently when our Patron and Life Member Alan Griffiths passed away. The Board of Bowls Nelson with approval from Griffs family have agreed to hold a memorial service for Griff. This email is to notify you that this service will be held on Sunday the 24th August at Club Waimea (formerly the Waimea town and country club) Richmond at 1.00pm. All are welcome to attend, however for those from out of Nelson that are unable to attend please feel free to send any message you would like read out at the service back to [email protected]

Allan ,just like his Father, Allan ,he was a great worker for Bowls in Nelson and will be Sadly missed by all who Knew him over the years & the contribution made in many various duties.Rest peacefully. Don & Myra Fowler.

Griff was a true friend during my late teens. I remember him and I and Russ drove to ChCh in a Morris Minor to see Lou Reed in concert. " and the coloured girls go do da doot " We sang those Lou Reed songs a lot in those days, probably 1977. Good memories, Ric Ford

What a great loss. Played bowls at the Maitai club for many years. I'm sure he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Farewell Griff

Very sad to read about Allans passing.I worked with Allan at the Parks and Recreation Department . Allan was a good man and enjoyed working with him.

Sorry to receive this sad news of Griff. As a colleague in the Parks and Recreation Department of Council I appreciated his enthusiasm for the treescape and sports fields of the City. A good bloke with a ready smile.

Saddened to hear of Griffs departure from the planet.
Such fond memories of our badminton days, our connections when Alan was an advocate for the vulnerable, his involvement with my Mum and Dad in Badminton & bowls. A cheeky livewire, great party goer in the 70´s. A unique soul, thanks for the memories x

Sad to read of Allans passing,A highly trusted and good friend , Griff a respected member of the Trafalgar Harrier Club.When visiting him nice to see his trophies on display on his front iwindow.

Saddened to hear of Griff's passing. Our association goes back many years to Trafalgar Harrier days. I was also lucky enough to work with Allan Griff Snr at Dalgetys. My sympathy to all the families.

Griff - you have been a big part of both Joe´s and myself bowling adventure. You have been supportive, encouraging and a wealth of knowledge for us both. We will miss you round the bowling for many reason. You are certainly going to be miss by us and many others. Thank you for being there. Love Suzie & Joe

Sorry to hear about the passing of Allan,he was a real gentleman and a true friend. Condolences to all the families, beautiful memories I know I will treasure. RIP my friend. Bernadette.

One of a kind,was a good friend.My sympathy goes to all is family.Josephine Romano ( Albano;) R I P Allan.You will be missed.

So sorry to hear of Griff's passing - we will miss his cheeky grin and dry comments. Bowls season trophies will not be the same without him.