STEEL: Philip John

F/S (RTD) C76017  E FIT, RNZAF

21st October 1934 - 22nd December 2025

Philip (PJ) passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Waterlea Lifecare, aged 91.

Beloved husband and best friend of Janette for 65 years, loving father and father-in-law to Cathryn and the late Michael and Jane and the late John.   Doting Poppa to Sarah, Grace, Hannah, Samuel and Caleb and great-Poppa to Elsie, Coral and June.  Son of the late Sarah and Fred, brother to Ann, Tony and Grace (all Deceased)  The family wishes to thank the amazing staff at Waterlea for their wonderful care.   In lieu of flowers, the family instead asks for a donation to the Marlborough Hospice Trust via their website or at the service. 

A service celebrating Philip's life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services 15 Boyce Street on Wednesday 24 December at 10.00am.  The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.

"Rest in eternal peace."

Locally Family Owned

CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES  BLENHEIM  F.D.A.N.Z.  Tel 03 5782004  www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz