Peter Coolbear
Please join us in celebrating Peter Coolbear's life
On 15 February 2026 peacefully at home in Porirua.
Adored husband, best friend, and soul mate of Kay (nee Worsnop) for 40 years. Loved Dad to Danielle Coolbear Jenkins and Alastair, and much loved and doting Grandad to James, Alex, Lucas, Libby and Guinevere. Brother to Tim, brother-in-law to Kath, and uncle to Frith. Eldest son of Margaret and Percy Coolbear (both deceased) of Harrogate, Yorkshire. Godfather to Katharine Cornford and Eoghan Gillespie
Loved son-in-law of Edna (Lucy) and David Worsnop (both deceased), late of Gisborne. Loved brother-in-law of Richard and Dianne Worsnop (Owhango) Jeff Worsnop and Angela Hair (Havelock North), Pete and Shelley Worsnop (Auckland) and uncle and great-uncle to their families.
Treasured and supportive friend, and respected colleague of many.
In lieu of flowers, Peter’s wishes were for Donations to NZ Gut Cancer Foundation.
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