George Grant Cavaney

Also known as "Grant"

30 March 193315 March 2023

CAVANEY, George Grant (Grant): Passed peacefully at the Eltham Care Rest Home, 15th March 2023, 15 days short of his 90th birthday. Special husband of Jenny, loved dad of Matthew, Richard, Janet (dec) and David. Loved Stepfather of Phillip, Judi-Ann, Leonie and Debbie. Loved father-in-law of Tracy, Willie, Shorty and Paul. Grandfather and Great Grandfather of heaps!!! Grants farewell will be on Monday 20th of March 2023, 2pm at St Barnabas Anglican Church, Tasman Street, Opunake. Private Cremation to follow.

Special thanks to the Eltham Care Rest Home. In lieu of flowers, a donation to this wonderful establishment would be appreciated - ASB 12 3019 0019311 00

Funeral service held at St Barnabas Anglican Church

Tributes

What a beautiful service for a lovely gentleman rest in peace Grant . Sending love and prayers to Jenny, Matthew and family. Arnita Hunt

Arnita

The most humble, gentle and kind person you could ever ask to meet. May Grant sould Rest in Peace.

Ranjit Aaron

To Jenny and Family Sending you all much love, at this sad time. I have some very happy and lovely memories of Grant and George in the chemist shop. Hope your days are full of loving memories. ❤❤❤

Sarah

Dear Jenny and family deepest sympathies and kind thoughts to you

Eric & Irene Osman

A true gent, a delightful friend to my father, Don and an Opunake institution. My sympathy to Jenny and the families.

Rob Glass

Dear Jenny and all the families, Sending our deepest sympathies and kind thoughts to you all on the sad passing of Grant. He was a very special man and his stories, kindness, compassion, and advice will be greatly remembered. Take care and treasure all your memories. … A true Opunake icon who can now Rest Peacefully. Much love xx Warren and Marley

Marley and Warren Crawford

To Jenny and whanau. My love to you all at this sad time.

Adrienne Young

Sincerest Sympathy Jenny & Family. With Love From Bev & Andy,

Bev Davy
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