Mortimer, Christopher Richard (Chris)

Passed away peacefully on 18 February 2023 aged 76 at home with his family beside him.

Dearly loved husband of Lynne for 53 years and very special Dad of Roslyn & Fraser Barlow and Bryan and loving granddad to Alexander & Maxwell.

Much loved and respected brother of David (dec), Michael, Wendy, Suzanne, Phil, and Ranald (Australia) and brother-in-law to Bruce (dec) & Ellie Snelling, Peter & Christine Snelling and a special Uncle and great Uncle to his nieces and nephews. 

Chris will be deeply missed by all his family, extended family and friends. 

Rest easy Dad knowing that we will look after each other. We love you more than you know, and you will live forever in our hearts.

“If I could save time in a bottle,

The first thing that I’d like to do is to save every day till eternity passes away,

Just to spend them with you” Love always, Lynnie.

 

A private burial has been held for Chris (Private 3790446 2RAR (ANZAC) Battalion) in the RSA section of Hillcrest Cemetery as per his wishes.

Messages to the Mortimer family can be sent to PO Box 2187, Kopeopeo, Whakatane, 3159.