25 September 1940 – 11 August 2026
25 September 1940 – 11 August 2026
Sayers, Peter - On 11 Aug 2026. Passed away peacefully at te Hopai Home aged 85.
Much loved husband, companion and best friend of the late Marlene.
Cherished dad and father-in-law of Liz and Alan, Joss and Adrian. Loved grandad of Zac and Daria, and great grandad of Karter.
Messages and tributes for Peter can be posted to 56 Onepu Road, Kilbirnie or may be left in his tribute book on this page where you can also join the service via livestream.
The family wish to sincerely thank all staff at Te Hopai Home and Hospital for their outstanding care
A service to celebrate Peter's life will be held at the Cockburn Street Chapel, cnr Onepu Rd & Cockburn St on Friday 14th August 2024 at 11:00am followed by a private burial.

Funeral service held at Cockburn Street Chapel
I have fond memories and I recall the days when Peter and I would go to the Panama Pub on Saturday afternoon with “The Gang” and afterwards to the planned party somewhere. Peter was the life of the party, because he told jokes all night, taken from his little black notebook, which resulted in hilarious gatherings. The good times! Sadly missed Brother.
I have just found out that Peter has died. It is a shock because I saw him in early July before we left of the UK. We are still here and very sad we were not there for his funeral. Peter was one of the nicest Guys I knew and although we have not had much contact over the years he has still left a lasting impression on me. I well remember has little basement workshop in the basement of the Quetta street home. His great help with one or two electrical jobs had did for me. His marvellous speech he made at his mother’s funeral. The talks we had at Te Hopi. We have lost a great friend . Rest in peace Peter. Alister
The last time I met Peter and Marlene was at their holiday home at Hokio Beach in 2002. We had many happy days at Hokio when young, travelling up with our family to stay with Doug and Myrtle Toy at Christmas time, the property's previous owners and close friends of Mum and Dad. In 2002 We were holidaying in New Zealand for our very last time. Peter threw his arms around me, gave me a huge hug and cried, totally overcome by our reunion. A day worth remembering. RIP Brother.
Peter A man who saw value in everything and never threw out anything he thought could be useful at some point in the future. I remember playing in the old repair workshop from his youth tucked in the back corner of the basement under his mother's house. Full to bursting with abandoned projects, electronic parts and broken appliances. The knowledge he had stored in his head was impressive. Even after a recent serious health event months before he was still talking about giving power point presentations to teach and share his knowledge with whoever would listen. I enjoyed hearing the stories from his youth and the antics the Sayers clan used to get up to. A true inspiration and a great loss to all that knew him. Our thoughts are with his family today. R.I.P Uncle Peter
Vale Pema. We had some good times. Summer at Hokio beach. The highlight of our childhood. You will be missed. But I guess I won't be far behind. Len
Uncle Peter I remember your goofy humour when we were young and the fun and laughter with you and Marlene when we stayed at your house. Mad professor was a name we had for you due to that wirey mop of hair and the electircal devices you were always inventing. You will always be in my heart Lots of love Karen xx
I'll miss my dear brother. I was going to catch up in Wellington in January when I'll be there. But I have a wonderful photo of us together when I saw Peter in December. Rest in peace Pee. I loved you.

Funeral service held at Cockburn Street Chapel

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