Also known as "Les"
Also known as "Les"
Peacefully at home on Wednesday 21 December 2022, aged 78
Dearly loved husband of Christine.
Loved Dad of Matt & Astrid, and Leanne & Shane.
Adored Grandad of Janneke, and Mila; and Koen.
Loved brother of Neville & Annette, and Kay & Graeme.
Messages to the Scrimgeour family may be left on Les’ tribute page at eagars.co.nz/les. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki.
A service to celebrate Les’ life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Wednesday 28 December at 2pm, followed by a private cremation.
For those unable to attend, Les’ service will be livestreamed to his tribute page.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Hello Christine - Apologies for delay but sorry to hear of Les's passing - No more suffering. Lyn and Ken Durrant
Dear Chris, I was so sorry to read of Les’s passing. My condolences to you all, such a lovely man who will be missed dearly. Love Julie xx
Leslie you have an infectious laugh, great genuine smile and a devious chuckle when you were up to no good. Les you have brought great warmth to me and my family since day one of meeting you, I remember when trying to be the stand over brother in law by protecting my big sister but you quickly became more of a great mate always chuckling and being cheeky. You welcomed Mel my partner with open arms and she has always felt very comfortable when you are around. Leslie you will be sadly missed, our lives have been enriched by you being part of it , you'll be forever in our hearts RIP Les
Dear Les, thank you for including me as one of your own children and being a true dad. The only one I have ever known. I will miss you looking out for me ❤️
Deepest sympathy Christine and family, my love and best wishes to you all,
So sorry to read of Les's passing Christine our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Thinking of you at this sad time Lyn and George
A wonderful father-in-law to Astrid and our grandchildren. A sweet man we met in 2008 at the wedding of Astrid and Matt. Then traveled together with Christine to see something of the beatiful New Zealand. It was a great trip thanks to Less and Christine A dear husband for Christine,and father (in law) for his children ( and daughter and son-in law)and grandfather for the grandchildren. We are going to miss him Marleen en Jack.
Les, was our brother in law, uncle to my kids, & had the kindest & most sincere personality. We will remember him, by his funny retorts,his love of the races,& his kind ways with all his neices & nephews,with whom they all looked up to. RIP Les xxx Love Shirley & Wayne. Xxx
A wonderful man , now at peace, will always be missed, remembering the fun times with you and Chris especially at the Bach, 💕
Remembering Leslie’s great smile, warm welcome and generous heart whenever I visited. He epitomised some great words that describe the true measures of a man’s life as being the love he gave to his children, the strength he gave to his wife, and how much he was a friend to others in life. He lived these in spades. Rest In Peace Les. Love to Chris and the family. He will be deeply missed.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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