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Peter LORIMER Obituary
Peter John: ONZM
Peacefully at the Rita Angus Retirement Home on 18th October 2022, aged 76. Loved son of Yvonne & Dudley Lorimer (late of Hamilton). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Tony & Jane Lorimer. Loved godfather of Penny Teehan (Auckland) and special nephew to Sally Ford (Feilding). Loved first born son of Mary Stratton (nee Paterson) (late of Taihape). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Tony & Margaret, Graeme & Jenny, Wendy Stratton & Tom Young, Derek & Brigitte, Gordon & Bronwyn, Pete & Sally, Jock & Sue, and Rob & Maree. Loved uncle of many and great-uncle to nearly as many. Loved and respected member of The Treasury and Public Sector Whanau over his 54 years of dedicated service. Special thanks to the Rita Angus Retirement Home team for their love and care of Peter in the last few weeks. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mary Potter Hospice would be appreciated and can be made online. The celebration of Peter's life will be held in the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul on Wednesday 26th October 2022 at 11.00am, followed by the interment at Makara Cemetery.
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for Peter LORIMER
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Marian Vickerman
May 30, 2025
I worked with Peter Lorimer in the Department of Labour.
More recently have discovered a direct connection with the Lorimer name from my maternal great great grandmother who was a Lorimer & who married to William McCaw of Cormilligan Scotland & in 1882 sailed to NZ with 9 of their 10 adult children coming into NZ on a glorious Sept day, but went south to Otago & settled into farming & lay preaching near ?Milton. There's a cottage Belle's Neuk named after her.
Susan Shipley
October 27, 2022
I worked at the Department of Labour with Peter in the 1980s when he was Assistant Secretary,
Employment & Training. He was a staunch supporter of initiatives to further equal employment opportunities for women. Peter would always follow through on issues, using his ability to connect key people and move things along. Like many others, over the years I have bumped into Peter on Lambton Quay and more recently in the rose gardens at the end of his regular walk. He was always up for a quick exchange of news and I shall miss him. Rest in peace Peter.
Margaret Cook
October 27, 2022
We were very sorry to hear of Peter's passing. I knew Peter from when I worked in the Treasury through the 1970's, and socially. He also visited us a couple of times in England, where I settled after marriage. Peter was very fond of my mother, Eleanor Cody, who worked in the Department of Labour when he was there. Rest in peace.
Pat Duignan
October 25, 2022
We are very saddened to learn of Peter´s death. From the time I first joined the Treasury in December 1973, Peter has been a constant presence bestowing wisdom and wise advice across so many years. His contribution was recognised by his award. He will greatly missed by his many colleagues.
I regret we can not return to Wellington for his funeral but Sally and I will be remembering him on Wednesday.
Pat Duignan
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Justine Goodyer
October 24, 2022
I have fond memories of Peter many years ago when we were all young and just embarking on in life. A lovely young man. Too young to die. Justine Goodyer ChCh
COLIN BOYLES
October 22, 2022
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS May He REAST IN PIECE
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