Ian Alexander Catto

14 April 193128 January 2023

CATTO, Ian Alexander: Died peacefully on Saturday January 28, 2023 aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Patricia, loved father and father-in-law of Hamish and Tania, Catherine and Ian, Richard and Vickie, Janet and Malcolm, the late David, and Jennie. A loved Grandfather and Great Grandfather and loved brother of Hugh (Oamaru). Life is just a one way walk. A funeral service for Ian will be held at the Shone and Shirley Funeral Home, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson at 2pm Thursday February 2. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ian can be made to the NZ Flying Doctor Service, online at nzflyingdoctors.co.nz or at the service. Messages can be sent to the Catto family c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011 or online at shoneandshirley.com/tributes where you can also view the service on live stream.

Tributes

Fond memories of you and the family at Arthur Street, Oamaru.

Harry and June Cameron

Although we didn't know Ian well, we were lucky enough to spend a weekend in the Sounds with him. He seemed like a lovely man and we had a taste of his humour and kind nature. We send our love and condolences to our friends Cathy and Ian and all the family.

Kathy and Brian Chandler

To Our Dearest Friends Richard, Vickie, Tessa, Tim and the extended family, We send you all our deepest sympathy and much love at this sad time With our warmest thoughts, Mandy, Steve, Jamie and Emily xxxx

Mandy, Steve, Jamie and Emily Metzger
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