GILLESPIE, Maclaren Eric

 

Maclaren Eric Gillespie,

Passed peacefully on 4 June 2026 at his home in Anakiwa, aged 78 years, with Celeste by his side.

Dearly loved father of “his girls”; Hayley and Macaela, and Father in-law to Nick.

Loved and cherished partner of Celeste.

Also remembered with love and respect by the mothers of his girls Barbara and Janice and loved and respected father figure to our extended family - Michelle, Martin, Russell and Jesse.

Dearly loved and protected little brother of his big sister, Gael Singer and brother-in-Law to Niall Singer.

Loved “Uncle Mac” of Lorne, Guy, Claire and Rachel, Andrea, Kurt, Spencer and Sarah.

Witty, clever, and much-loved friend of many.

Mac is happily reunited with his parents, Maclaren Eric Gillespie and Alva Daphne Gillespie.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you keep our smiling Dad in your hearts. 

Plant a native tree in his memory or spend a quiet moment in nature or by the ocean thinking of him.

A gathering to celebrate Maclaren’s life will be held at the beachfront in Tirimoana, Anakiwa on 13 June 2026 at 11.00am, followed by food and drinks at the Queen Charlotte Tavern from 12.00pm.

A poem from “Handsome Mac” 

“Look around - a fresh new day, 

The sky, the hills, the sea…

But don’t forget inside the shadow,

That’s where the best will be”

 

 

Respectfully cared for by
Sowman’s Funerals, Blenheim
Ph 03 578 4719 
www.sowmans.co.nz,
F.D.A.N.Z Member