SARKIES, Douglas Herbert (Doug)

Passed away peacefully in Nelson with Robyn at his side, on Monday, April 24, 2023, aged 91 years. Beloved partner of Robyn Gordon, and much loved husband of Christine Sarkies (deceased). Cherished father and father-in-law of Catherine and Wayne Sinclair, the late Jayne Sarkies, Robert and Vicky Pope, Duncan Sarkies and Nicola Marshall. Treasured Grandad of Curtis and Justine Sinclair, Regan Sinclair and Kirsty Coombs, Stanley Sarkies and Max Sarkies. Loved Great-Grandad of Jordie Sinclair. Older brother of Isobel, Joan, Owen and Keith.
Lived life to the full because “Hey, life is for living!”
A service to celebrate Doug’s life will be held at the Shone and Shirley Funeral Home, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson at 1.00pm on Saturday, April 29. Messages can be sent to the Sarkies family c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011 or left online at shoneandshirley.com/tributes where you can also view the service over livestream.