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Geoffrey LINNELL Obituary
Geoff passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on 22 February 2022, aged 73, at Taranaki Base Hospital surrounded by his family. Dearly loved friend and companion of Lisa, best mate of 'Pops', loved and treasured dad of Chris (Wellington) and Sophie (Queensland), best brother and brother-in-law of Jenny (dec) and Bruce, Marie and Nigel, Gaye and Warren, and loved by all of his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ironside Vehicle Society would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. All messages to the Linnell family, C/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices. A Celebration for Geoff will be held in The Chapel Of W. Abraham, 366 Devon St East, New Plymouth, on Saturday, 26 February 2022 at 2.00pm. Please note that Vaccine Passes will be required to attend. For those unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed at wabraham.co.nz/webcasting/main-chapel
Memories and Condolences
for Geoffrey LINNELL
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John Hannah
February 27, 2022
Geoff was my 2IC for all my years in Computing Branch of Lands & Survey/DoSLI. You could rely on Geoff totally to get the job done - despite running the social events calendar for the entire Head Office! He was great. I still remember him breaking his hand when playing in our mixed netball team. The first broken bone in his entire sporting career - including more than 20+ years playing rugby. I am saddened by his passing.
Debbie Martin
February 27, 2022
So sorry to hear of this sad news, our thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Geoff was a great guy, I know he will be sorely missed.
Murray Sumpter
February 25, 2022
Farewell Geoff. I have great memories going way back to your 21st birthday and the 10 flagon´s of beer left over which we heartily drank the following Monday along with David Wadsworth , Peter Doone ( ex NZ police commissioner ) Russ Preston and others long forgotten just now. We shared a couple of flats in Hataitai and in Lower Hutt. I was at your wedding to Carla and shared some fun times with you and Chris your son in the flat we shared in Lower Hutt. Not forgetting the good memories of the Royal Tavern day´s. We communicated thru messenger text and the occasional phone call to reminisce of the former days long since gone. God speed Geoff .. Murray.
Samantha Thompson
February 25, 2022
Lovely memories of you in Tokomaru Bay with our family Geoff. Thank you for being a wonderful father to my niece and a good uncle to her cousins. Rest easy in the hands of our maker.
Dave Wildbore & Karen Belczacki
February 25, 2022
To Lisa, Debbie, Simon & family members
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Geoff. Will miss seeing him walking "Pops" followed by a toot and a wave.
RIP Geoff
Adrian John HIll
February 25, 2022
Farewell Geoff. Will always remember the fun times at the Royal Tavern in Wellington. Cheers, Adrian Hill and Jane Sullivan, Napier.
Chris Crook
February 25, 2022
Geoff was one of the first people I met when I joined the Department of Survey and Land Information back in 1987. I was and still am amazed by his extraordinarily intimate knowledge of the New Zealand survey system and every trig station within it. He always provided a very practical view on any discussion - his feet were firmly on the ground. And it was great to catch up and share a laugh occasionally after he retired. He always seemed to be busy doing good things .. a great inspiration. Thankyou Geoff
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