McKINSTRY Donald Arthur

Passed away peacefully on 16 June 2025 at Ernest Rutherford, Stoke, age 97 years.  Much loved father of Robyn, Gail, Joanne, Eugene and Liam, father in-law of Ken and John, grandad to Julian, Sarah, Troy, Ryan, Rachel, Alice, Courtney and Rose and great grandad of 11.

He will be sadly missed
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling…..”
Rest in peace


A special thanks to the staff at Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village for their wonderful care over the last 5 years.  In accordance with Don’s wishes, Don has bequest his body to the Otago University, Department of Anatomy.