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Peter BLINKHORNE Obituary

BLINKHORNE,
Peter Wayne (Pete):
Unexpectedly in Nairobi Hospital, Kenya, on Wednesday 10 January 2018, aged 65 years. Loved son of Sonny and Gwen (both deceased). Beloved father of Amy (Auckland), special friend of Amy's mum, Jenny (Brisbane), and loving partner of Mary (Rarotonga). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Selwyn (deceased) and Jacqui (Wellington), Jenny and Ian Willans (Te Anau), Kerry and Raewyn (Birchfield), and Rusty and Karen (Himatangi Beach). Special uncle, nephew, cousin and friend of many. A service to celebrate Peter's life will be held at the chapel of Vospers Funeral Services, 257 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, on Friday 26 January at 1.00pm.

Published by Taranaki Daily News from Jan. 13 to Jan. 24, 2018.

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Amy, On just hearing about your Father's passing, lots of love.

Christine Tizard

August 11, 2018

Christine Tizard

August 11, 2018

Peter, we will always remember the special friendship and running partner you were all the way back in Johannesburg South Africa... your compassion and sincere personality will never be forgotten. Our condolences to Jenny, Amy and Mary.
Thea and also on behalf of Malcolm Lee

Thea Nel

February 20, 2018

Our family condolences to Peter's family, gone too young and we all have lots of memories of our neighbours of many years,
kind thoughts
Diana Mills (nee Kerr)

January 29, 2018

Peter's Poem

Do not look for me in the confines of this room
But look out of the window
Walk out through that door

And you will see me running "Comrades", the "Round the Mountain" race... and many more training runs and races on the shore.

Look and you will see me in my trusty little camper, seeing highways and by-ways, friends and family as I go.

You will see me in strange places, on islands, other continents, always learning in exchange for my commitment, for what I know.

I am hiking through dense forests, backpack on my back, where the birdsong and the bubbling rivers are the only songs I hear.

And you will see me climbing mountains, always climbing. Kilimanjaro, where I saw the world below me on a good day, bright and clear.

I am cycling along the foreshore, along the paths my life has taken, always moving forward. Surging forward, moving on.

I am driving through the game parks, past lion leopard, cheetah. Elephant and antelope stare as I slowly drive along.

Africa, my heart blood, that is why I kept on going, for the one last thorny sunset on a hot and dusty day.

I don't know if you knew it but to every place I travelled, I took you with me in my thoughts, shared it with you all the way.

On "Cosmos", on the oceans, spinnaker extended, in a dream that I would one day make it home...home and free.

And now I'm home again, after all my years of roaming not beholden to an anchor as I sail the mighty sea.

I will live forever with you, in your memories and dreams, I escaped! I am here...

And I am free.

Jenny Ransley - 2018

Jenny Ransley

January 26, 2018

Sorry to hear of Peter's passing. I worked with Peter in Otorohanga many years ago.

Theresa Williams

January 23, 2018

Pete - It was always lovely to catch up with you when you returned to NP. Our deepest sympathies to Amy and family. We will miss your smiling face neighbour

Jo & Rhyss Taylor

January 22, 2018

There will only ever be one Peter- such a unique person. Thank you for the memories and times we shared with you in Tonga; the laughs; the practical support, the shared meals; the famous chocolate cake, and so much more. We were incredibly upset to hear of your passing. Our thoughts are with all who had the privilege to know Peter, especially his family and close friends, at this very sad time.
Jean and Andre Mutu

January 22, 2018

It was lovely to have Peter as a fellow VSA Volunteer in Tonga. He was always considerate of others, thoughtful and one of life's really good people. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this very sad time.

Lesley Young

January 21, 2018

During this time of great sorrow and pain, know that you are not alone. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, may our Father, the God of peace, give you comfort and peace in every way today, tomorrow, and always. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

January 20, 2018

Fond memories of a great boss at Margaret Elizabeth Resthome. My thoughts are with Amy and Jenny at this sad time.

Margaret Jury (Heslop)

January 19, 2018

We were saddened to hear of Peter's passing. We remember him fondly from Spotswood College days in the late 90's. Sincere thoughts to Peter's family and friends. Carla (Durinck) and Keith Smith Adelaide.

January 16, 2018

I was really sad to see of Pete's death. I haven't seen him for many years but always recall him as a genuinely nice guy and a lot of fun just to be with, We loved playing footy with him, and his dry and at times wicked sense of humour. I'll miss him. All my sympathy to his family - he was a wonderful person.

Ian Connor

January 15, 2018

Sorry to read of Petes passing. Condolences to the Blinkhorne family. Fond memories of Peter, Jenny and Amy at Margaret Elizabeth. Hang on to your memories. Thoughts are with you. Owen and Sue(dec) John.

Owen John

January 14, 2018

RIP Pete so glad you were doing something you loved. You will be sadly missed by family and friends. Fond memories growing up of our gentle cousin,

Biddy & Kevin Collins

January 13, 2018

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to all the Blinkhorne family. Pete will be sadly missed not only by his family but by all his friends in Africa, a place he enjoyed. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Sed and Lorraine
Perth WA

Stuart MacKenzie

January 13, 2018

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