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Gregory Kevin "Sir Greg" OLSEN

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Marsden House Funeral Services

41 Nile St East

Nelson, Nelson

Gregory OLSEN Obituary

Died at his home on August 6, 2024, aged 74. Son of June Martin (dec) and Frank Olsen (dec). Brother to Layne (dec), Shane, Kelly and Fraye. Uncle to Damara and Glynn. A proud Great-Uncle and Great-Great-Uncle. A long term character of the Mapua Community and friend to many. A service for Greg will be held at The Mapua Community Hall, Aranui Road, Mapua, on Friday, August 16 at 12.30pm. Many thanks to the Mapua Fire Brigade, friends, and the Mapua community at large for the care and support of Greg over the years. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mapua Fire Brigade would be appreciated.


Published by Nelson Mail on Aug. 9, 2024.

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Colleen Yee

August 19, 2024

A lovely memorial service for my cousin Greg. I loved his sense of humour. Colleen Yee

Graeme Scott

August 12, 2024

Sir Greg, Ready in full Kit for the next journey. Dexterous and skilled with ability and humor ....Memorable times flatting and riding. Condolences to the family ..Ring the Fire Bell once more.

Mark Pool

August 12, 2024

Sincere condolences to family and friends. Good memories of Greg aka "Army Surplus Olsen" at ATC camps, as a flatmate and fellow Seido Karate student. Another good bloke gone too soon. RIP Greg.

Natasha Helleur

August 12, 2024

Thanks Greg for creating some of my fondest childhood memories.
The Red Hats! The costumes. The Canon. It was all marvellous and fun.
When I think of you I remember the cosines of your home, the smell of smoke and leather, how you used to make me laugh.
I hadn't caught up with you for a while and the news of your passing fills me with regret and sadness.
Love you "uncle" Greg, will think of you always.

Marg, Kev Jones & Family

August 10, 2024

So sorry to read this sad news of Gregs passing and send sincere condolences to his extended family.This selfless human being made our family holidays at Mapua Leisure Park back in the 80's and 90's something to look forward to every year and treasure. Our young children at that time, just waited to hear that fire truck ring out three times a day. Greg gave so much time to the holiday makers and there families. Thank you Greg. We have many photos of your back paintings on our children as memories. RIP.

KEN Last-Harris

August 10, 2024

Sad to hear of Greg's passing a great friend from our Nelson College days. Was then keen for Army career but unfortunately not to be.
Rest in peace my friend will be remembered

Mike Gill

August 10, 2024

I have known you since we hung around together in the Nelson College days 1965-1969. So sad that you are no longer with us.

Mike Gill

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