PRESTON, Peter
Collegiate School chapel
Friday 30th May 2025 at 4:30 PM
This service was streamed and will be avalible shortly
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday 16th May 2025. Most beloved husband of Elizabeth. Treasured father and father-in-law of Ryan and Claire, Susan and Henry, and Marc and Alice. Special Grandad of Elilai, Murphy, Hewitt, Matilda, (the late) Indy, Zoe, and Bonnie. A special friend to many. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held in the Collegiate School Chapel, Liverpool Street, Whanganui, on Friday 30 May 2025, at 4:30pm and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz. In memory of Peter please “come as you are”.
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Lee (MO) Morgan
Condolences and thoughts to the family.
Lee
Fenella Grigsby
Sad to see of Peter’s passing. Hugs to you all
Glynnis Ranger
Dearest Lizzi and family our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved Peter. As a husband, father, grandfather and brother he will be sorely missed. He gave his life to the teaching profession and God is welcoming him home to rest after a life of service. All our love from our family to yours Glynnis.
Larry and Jane White
Our thoughts are with you as you farewell a special member of your family- a deeply respected housemaster and teacher whom you have shared with so many others.
Richard and Margo Lee
Our love and thoughts to you Liz and all your family. Peter had a space in his heart for so many people. An incredible, well respected housemaster for Team Hadfield.
Stuart Veitch
My condolences go to Peter's family and to the School on this very sad occasion.
Lorraine Benic
Zluddy and I were so sad to hear of Peter’s passing. He was such a fine man and loved by so many. Condolences to you and your family. We will be with you in spirit on 30 May as we watch the livestream. Sending much love.
Peter
Condolences Liz....very very sad....he was such a loved and respected teacher.
Bev and Rich Snyders
Condolences to Liz and family.
Pete, fifty years ago that we started at Rhodes together. You were the best man at our wedding, and in our eyes - you always have been the best man.
We have a ton of happy memories to treasure.
Ryan Everton
Wish I could attend this. You were a wonderful human Mr. Preston - such a great leader & friend to so many people.
Thank you for making Collegiate special and for all the wonderful memories.
Jacqueline Ross
Condolences to the Preston Family. Thinking of you all. Jacqueline Ross & Tate Harte
Yvette Douglas
My condolences to Liz, Ryan, Susie Marc and family. Peter was a special person, and for me a teacher, mentor, colleague and friend. I’m sorry I can’t be there in person but will be joining in via livestream. Rest easy Pete 🕊️
Alan & Beth Marlin
Our sincerest condolences to Liz & family
Tate Harte
Condolences to the Preston family. Mr Preston was a great influence on so many lives, he will be missed.
Wendy, Howard and Craig Paton
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Deepest sympathy to you all.
Wendy, Howard and Craig Paton
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Deepest sympathy to you all.
Otoha Hayashi
Thank you Mr.Preston for everything. As one of the Hadfield girls, you were a very big part of my Collegiate years without a doubt!
I cannot begin to imagine how the family is feeling at this sad time. My deepest condolences to Mrs.Preston, Mark and the rest of the family.
RIP Mr.Preston and thank you so much for everything.
Russell Bell
Thank you Peter for all you did to support Phoebe and Cameron. My condolences to the family and sorry I was unable to attend in person.
Mike Jones
Peter, I only knew you for a very short time but your wisdom and kindness shone through especially when lubricated by beer! Sitting in your wonderful garden just a few short months ago it was impossible to imagine that you would have left us so soon. You will be sorely missed by so many, it is a pleasure to have known you if only briefly.
Ben Gaddum
I'm sorry for the sad farewell to such a wonderful man. A huge life led largely to the benefit of so many others. A true hero. To the family he is in every he is in every one of you. Dig it out and bring him back to life
Jan Pickett
Liz, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and your family at such a sad time.
Granville
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time, sending hugs,
Geoff and Linda Granville
Peter Tait
My condolences to you all, especially to his family and his wider WCS family also. I met Peter only briefly when I handed over the History Department to his very capable hands and on a few subsequent visits back, but I knew the very high esteem in which he was held. Thank you for the live stream from the UK. It was a privilege to be with you all.
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