Grant CORLEISON Obituary

Dear Grant

From a young age I looked up to you. I loved your fabulous taste in cars (and women) and it was always a treat when you came to town. As I grew up, you were always a great sounding board and I will miss our chats.

Rest in peace Grant. My heartfelt thoughts are with your beloved children, and through them you live.

One of life's true gentlemen, we enjoyed Grant's friendship and hospitality on a number of occasions and really enjoyed his company. There is no doubt he leaves an amazing legacy and touched many peoples' lives in such a positive way. Fly high and rest in peace Grant.

Hey Grant, hope you run into a Darcy's upstairs. Hope they have Carpaccio and your favourite pasta on the menu. You might run into Paul Neil and Dunbar Sloane, I'm sure they'd enjoy a drink with you and say hi to the boys for me.

We had some great times together and I'm missing you already mate.

By the way, you still owe me lunch at the Boulcott Bistro!

From your old mate, Don.

A beautiful soul, gone too soon. We were blessed and honoured to have known you. Deep love and sympathy to your children and grandchildren. So long, Aunty Granty'.

Melissa, Nienke and Willem Mebus

Grant, you touched many of us. I have fond memories from Whanganui Collegiate days, you picking Nina up from Godwin in the Porsche, trips out at school and of course more recently you making it all possible for Nina to make our wedding day. We loved having you attend the day after our wedding, your kindness and generosity, always at the forefront. Your legacy will live on through your four beautiful children, and grandchildren, they are such a credit to you. All of our love to you all during this very sad time. Kate Xxxx

Grant, you will always be in our hearts and memories. I remember meeting you at Constantine's salon, 25 years ago, chatting as we swivelled our chairs. I'll always be grateful for your kindness and generosity, taking me to concerts and art shows, or just companionship over a bottle of beautiful wine. A lovely friend who was so proud of his children. Sadly missed xx

Learning of your illness and now passing is heartbreaking. From the very beginning, you were so generous and kind, particularly taking Nina and us girls out to dinner from secondary school in NZ until recently in Melbourne (almost 18 years later?!) You always showed an interest in what we were doing and were very patient with us!
You have left behind 4 amazing children (their partners and grandkids) and I know you would be so proud of them all.
Sending all my love to Nina, the boys, family and friends
Lizzie xxx

I am deeply saddened to hear of Grant's passing. We met at Polytech in 1970 and we remained friends ever since. We always got on so well together and we had lots of laughs. Whenever we met in the street we always had a good chat and always both said we need to catch up for coffee but rarely did due to busy lives. I will miss him very much.

I was so saddened to hear that Grant was ill and now to hear of his death.

I will always remember him with love.


Cousin Jen Matheson

A time of great sadness for Grant's children, extended family and close friends.

A very productive and varied life taken far too soon.

The testimony is seen in his many friendships and associations, and his contribution to all our lives and happiness.

Our college group friendship as wide and varied as it is, has lasted 55 years.

We could all hold the floor for quite a while with fun and adventures shared with Grant through our teenage years until now.

Our annual reunions and catch ups will never be quite the same.

Remembering all the times we spent together in your childhood - you kids playing with our kids at the beach in Kpiti- with Reid joining in from his Jolly Jumper :-). We treasure those times and our close friendship with your Mum and Dad. Grant and Jon of course played together as well as children! And your Dad always kept in touch. A wonderful, wonderful person has left us too early, but will never be forgotten. Aroha to you all from one of the Tawa College crowd :-).

A time of great sadness for Grant's children, extended family and close friends.
A very productive and varied life taken far too soon.
The testimony is seen in his many friendships and associations, and his contribution to all our lives and happiness.
Our college group friendship as wide and varied as it is, has lasted 55 years.
We could all hold the floor for quite a while with fun and adventures shared with Grant through our teenage years until now.
Our annual reunions and catch ups will never be quite the same.

Ken & Paula Hughes, Auckland

My memories take me back to when, as a 17 year old he put me up while studying in Wellington and taught me how to live life away from home ..... (Grant taught me some great tricks I never forget.... ha) Forever supportive and generous, humble, clever and funny and everything else that is good. Grant was this and much, much more. I am sad not to have seen him these past years while we live overseas. He will be missed by all. My condolences to Nina, Reid, Elliot and Lee.

Grant, such a wonderful, charismatic, brave, intelligent and kind man passed too soon.
His pride and love for his family was paramount and so heartwarming.

Thinking of you Nina, Reid, Elliot, Lee and families.

In my heart you will always stay.

Special memories of a loved Uncle, Jonathan in Brighton UK, Rebecca and I Wanganui. Our thoughts are with cousins Eliot, Lee, Nina, Reid and families ❤

A good man and a good friend for many years, now very sadly missed. Grant's distinctive chuckle when amused will be how I remember him.

Robert and I feel grateful to have lived close by and been able to see and talk to Grant about all sorts of things that mattered to him in the last 7 months .
Such a long association especially for Bob.
We saw the greatest gift unfold for Grant in the form of such love and commitment from Eliot, Nina, Reed and Lee.

Was sad to hear of uncle Grant's passing. Sending much love to my cousins, Elliot, Lee, Nina, and Reid and their families at this sad time. Even though it's been a few years since we saw you all, I know your dad was always immensely proud of and devoted to you all, and I know he will remain a big presence in your lives even in passing. ❤

Grant, you have been taken far too soon for so many, but your memory will no doubt live on with so many of us forever. You always welcomed me into your home with such warmth, kindness and generosity, and your love and support for your wonderful children and grandchildren shone bright to anyone who was lucky enough to witness it firsthand. Sending you, and all of your family and friends, all my love. We will miss you. Alicia X

I’m truly sorry for your loss. Grant was a client of our hair salon for over 40 years, his loyalty was immense and our relationship developed into a great friend of the Harach family. We will miss him greatly. May your soul Rest In Peace my friend.

Loving memory of a great friend and cousin. You were so generous and giving in your life. A wonderful father and grandfather, a successful businessman and a humble man. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal - Love leaves a memory no one can steal. RIP

An unwavering support for me at every minor and significant moment in my life. I couldn’t have asked for a better Dad in life. He was fiercely protective, reliable, smart, creative, loving and generous. Until we meet again, I’ll carry him in my heart and be forever proud to call him my Dad.

Xoxo

A special friend, a gentleman, a family member. Someone very dear to us.

Farewell dear cousin, we will hold you in our hearts forever
You were a proud father a clever businessman and great friend to many

You will be sorely missed

Fly high watch over us

Very sad news. A great man who contributed hugely to Wellington in many ways. I feel privledged to have known you. RIP Grant.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

One of life's true gentlemen who always gave more than he took. I shall miss him very much. RIP

So sorry to see the sad loss of Grant he lived over the road from me in Tawa have memories of him this message to his brother and sisters.

This is so sad. He was one of the good guys.
Susan and Kevin Campbell

Grant, a most admired modest businessman who achieved much in his life upon this earth. Go in peace mate.