Peter Henry Coward

14 July 19292 March 2021

COWARD Peter Henry

Peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday 2 March 2021, in his 92nd year.

Dearly loved husband of Nita for 55 years.

Much loved Dad of Neil (deceased), Paul and Julie (Hamilton), Grant and Lee (New Plymouth), Janine and Victor Apiata (Waiuku), and Jeremy and Fiona (New Plymouth).

Loved and respected ‘Grandie’ of his 19 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.

Messages to Peter’s family may be left on his tribute page at eagars.co.nz/peter.

A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth of Monday 8 March 2021 at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation.

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Tributes

Such a lovely man, it was always a pleasure and a challenge to help with your travel arrangements. Your wry humour will be missed.

Christie Mckay

Dear Nita & family I was so sorry to hear of Peter's passing. He played such a huge part in our lives growing up and we will miss him dearly. Clem was very fond of him too and we really enjoyed the time we had together with both of you & Dad. Thinking of you at this sad time but also celebrating a wonderful life Lots of Love Christine ( nee Wood )

Christine Culverhouse

to grant and family. my thoughts are with you. my kevin will be catching up with him up there with the angels. God bless. Debbie probyn.

Debbie probyn

Peter was always so kind and considerate to our family. We are truly saddened, you have our greatest sympathy.

Jane and John Jarvis

So sorry to see the passing of Peter. He was such a lovely man and I thoroughly enjoyed helping him with his holidays to Fiji.

Tracey Edgecombe
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