Barrie John Michael McGinn

Also known as "Baz"

29 March 19487 August 2023

Notice by Scott Funerals

Funeral service held at Scotts Funerals Chapel

Tributes

Happy Fathers Day my Awesomely sweet Dad x Missing you so Much xxxxx

Lysa McGinn-Mclauchlan

Most heartfelt sympathy to all the McGinn family on the loss of Baz. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

C. Costello

What an honour it has been for us to share a small part of Baz’s life and be regarded by him as friends. If you needed a guide to living life to the fullest, Baz was the best teacher on the planet. He provided joy to all those around him and will probably continue doing so in our memories forever. All our love to you, too, Georgie as you navigate on without that special “darling” man. xxxxxxxx Ron Stratford and Marion Chitty

Ron Stratford & Marion Chitty

Always a shock when we havent seen someone for many years and then hear they passed. Great memories of crazy mad loveable Baz on jobs down south many years ago. His memory is stories to be told with the sadness Baz is no longer with us. God speed my friend Wookie

Adrian Hebron

All my love sent to Georgie and family in this difficult time❤ stay strong and remember Georgie, that you have a room in Nelson if you need some time awayxx🥰

Marie Noire

Bazzy 😘 Such an absolute light of a man. Grateful to have been in your company for some very special moments. The love you shone onto dearest Georgie & all the whānau plus extended is something pure & special that I’ll always feel when I remember you 💓 Plus the mischief! 😁✨ Fly high Bazzy! You will be so missed 😘 Aroha tino nui 🙏💖💓 Kel xxxxx

Kelly

You will forever remain alive in our hearts. Peace in Heaven. Till we meet again Brother❤

Herc and Maria

Dearest Bazzy, you absolute legend. You and Georgie welcomed Vicky and I immediately into the whanau many moons ago and we have cherished your friendship ever since. You will leave a whopping hole in so many people's hearts. You are one of the loveliest humans I have ever met. We'll miss you buddy. Love love x

Paul Hibbett

You smile and laughter will always be missed Baz .Fly high .All my love to you Georgie and family .Love your friend Michelle

Michelle Page

My memories of you and all you stood for and with your Georgie in that beautiful place on earth at Pondock Santi on Gili T - that place and people I know you loved and they loved you. You did us all proud in everything you did with character and spirit - special man - special times - fantastic man - fantastic times - historic - legendary you will be remembered - see you in the next life mate - love you - Jacob & Trish X

Jacob Scott

RIP lovely man. We have met at partieswith our lovely mutual friends and you always have brought a big smile and happiness🥰

Marie Noire

Hey Baz, family golf days wont be the same without you careening around in the golf cart, one hand on your putter the other on your hip flask. RIP my friend.

Phil Newton

Dearest Bazzy! So many beautiful memories of your lovely smiling face and beautiful energy! So many laughs and great conversations, and you have always made us both feel so special and so welcome in your life, always showing the love!!! You will be missed by so many and we will always hold you in our hearts. Until the next time our dear friend xxxx

Zoe and Daz

Dear Baz, Oh what fun we have had over the years. Travelling in Indonesia and Aussie won't ever be the same. We'l miss your infectious smaile and mischievous nature. Fly high buddy. Love to Geaogie and te whanau

Dave Laurent and Manu Sinclair

Baz you were a hard case, party boy. Our guardian looking after us from the back of the pack on our grand Portugal coast bike tour. What a ride that was. We had some laughs, ate a lot of seafood whenever we could on that trip. Thanks too for teaching us the phrase “I’m touching cotton” that and so many other funny things you said remind us of you very often. It was a pleasure to know you and your love for Georgie and zest for life will be missed more than you could have ever known. Lots of love to your children and extended whanau and especially to Georgie xxx Kia kaha whanau

Moira and Kerry

Dearest Bazzie You inspire in the way you look at objects, or an event, or a moment in time and without thinking too much you apply your Bazrazzmatazz to it and instantly it’s more memorable, works better, exudes more joy and causes more fun! I will try to apply the same meaning to all I do so that your memory lives on! Thank you for being a safe space I could always rely on, I only wish my kids got to enjoy your energy as much as I did! Much love to all the newton and mcginn families and all who knew Baz, because to know him was to love him! You’ll be missed!!

Alana Pohio

Dearest Baz your friendship and support meant so much to me on shoots many moons ago - you were a legend, I feel very honoured to have had you in my life - duff and I cherished our visits from you at McBride cottage in your grip truck with horse in tow 🥰 you will be missed by many xxx loved you Baz and sending you all my love Georgie ❤️

Nicky saggers

I knew Baz back in the 80s and 90s. He was such a friendly, happy person. Such a shining star now at peace and free from illness. Much love Baz. xx

Christine Van Der Heyden

So much love to you Georgie from King whanau. Bazzie a beautiful character full of adventure with a lust for life. Arohanui to you all

Cathy King

I never met Bazz but I would have been delighted to have been at the awesome parties portrayed via FaceyBook. Sorry to Georgie losing her best mate and to all who will miss a happy fun loving man. Love and hugs all

Denise French

Rest easy, joyful soul.

Kaylee Hill

Uncle Baz, the most amazing of men. Generous, loving, funny, happy! Your confidence as you enter a room makes anyone who meets you instantly like you. You just had a way. You’ve left a big hole in everyone’s hearts. Sorry I didn’t let you win more croquet games… But it was Aussie Vs Kiwi and we had to win something! Go well my great mate. Miss you heaps❤️❤️

Stone

I know Baz from pondok Santi.. he was a great person.we had a party in my house with all our friends..so sad that to hear you pass away..sending our condolences..rest in peace Baz..you're good person 😢😢😢😢

Dini Matshall

Great times in what is now the distant past, haere ra e hoa.

Tamai Sinclair

sorry to see you go mate many a laugh many a good time and I wont mention the goat in the housebar

Sigi.

Go well my friend.

Chris McKenzie

Dear Baz, you will be missed my dear friend. We only got to see each other once a year, but you made my visits to NZ so warm and friendly. I have met a lot of people over my travels and years and by far you were the nicest, kindest and funniest. You had a way of making everyone feel at home and warm and fuzzy in your presence. Will not be the same without you my dear soul! Love from Canada. I hope your new adventure brings you more laughs. Your friend Molly.

Molly
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