Gutsell
Peter Fordyce
Tuesday, 1 February 1944
Born:
Passed:
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Pete has finally laid his last brick, on Wednesday, 11th February 2026, at Longwood Rest Home, Riverton, after a long and very courageous battle.
Ten days after his 82nd birthday.
Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Margaret for 60 years and 11 months.
Much loved and respected father of Lindsay and Karen, and Dave.
Loved grandfather of Morgan, Ben, Scott, Damen; and Lily-Ana.
Loved brother and brother-in-law of Leslie*, Brian and Suzanne, Murray* and Susan, June* and Alan*, and Anne and Peter; Robert* (Sonny), and Keith Caithness.
Loved son of Annie* and Peter*.
Loved uncle and cousin.
Special friend to Jason and Penny, Jayde and Adam.
A great friend to many.
Now at peace.
As per Peter’s instruction, a private cremation has taken place, and he is now “Looking Back” on his full and wonderful life. A special thank you to the staff at Bupa Riverton and Hospice Southland for their care of Pete.
Messages to 24 Nantwich St, Otautau 9610, or may be left on Peter’s tribute page
(*denotes deceased)
Please find a link to the livestream below
My thoughts are with all at this time. A fine gentleman and friend. Will be sorely missed. Rest easy Peter
Erin Mcivor - Cromwell
Our deepest sympathy to you Margaret on the loss of Peter. He was a very special man, brickie and all round good bloke. Liz and David xx
Liz Balloch and Dave Balloch
My thoughts are with you at this time, Margaret.
Birthdays will never be the same now for me
Love,
Elaine Skeggs
Sending our thoughts and hugs to Margaret and family.
Colin & Di
Peter laid the bricks on our house at Eastern Bush.
I always enjoyed his company when I saw him on Friday nights.
Our condolences to Margaret and the family.
Lincoln & Anne Moffat
What a great loss for Otautau that you are no longer there to continue your great deeds for the town. Your legacy remains with us through your book, your beautification of many sites and our memories.
Murray Campbell
To Margaret, Lindsay, & Dave, very sorry to hear of Peter's passing. Our thoughts are with you all. Ngaire & Bob Reece, Wayne & Sharon.
Bob Reece
So very sorry to have read of my cousin Peter passing away. My condolences to Margaret and family
Judy Johnstone
Very Sad. With Peter's passing, a Great Library has burned down. I have very fond memories of my time working for and with Peter as he passed his Knowledge of all things Bricklaying, Plastering and Tiling on while I served my apprenticeship with him. And the smoko Breaks and discussions on world affairs, unforgettable. I have no doubt that Peter played a massive role in the person I have become. I will be forever grateful for having Peter as my tutor and role model all those years ago. Rest easy, Peter its time to lay down your Trowel and Level. Heartfelt condolences to Margaret, Lindsay, Dave and their families. From Brent and Janette.
Brent Smithies
To Margaret and family, my condolences on the passing of Peter. My thoughts are with you all
Dave Fletcher
Sad to hear the passing of Peter. Condolences to Margaret, Lindsay and Dave
Oscar Steentjes
My sympathy to you and family to lose such a kind person. Only met him briefly with Myrtle and later at reunions funerals etc, always remembered his kindness. Sadness is now but memories of happiness are forever. Thoughts with you at this time
Don Moir
My heartfelt sympathy to you all, special memories
Pam West
Margaret and family, many memories while working with Fred Daly and myself. Nailing nail bags and lunch boxes to saw horses. A great man.
Peter Symons
To Margaret and family, Sorry to hear of Peter’s death.Owen and I had lots of great chats over the counter.
Gail Clark
To Margaret & family, Pete was a great man, his support to the community fire/ local council/ civil defence etc, was outstanding over many years of service. Always there to help anyone.
Our thoughts are with you at this time
“Blair family “
ex Otautau
Maurice Blair
Margaret family. Sorry to hear of your sad loss. RIP Peter.
Valerie Calvert
I was very sad to hear about Peter, he was a lovely man and will be sadly missed. He said a wonderful tribute at my dad's passing back in 2016 and it's something our family won't forget. My condolences to the Gutsell family.
Stephen Dalley
Margaret and family
Our thoughts are with you all
Sorry to hear of Peter’s passing
Lots of memories with Peter living in Otautau
Many years ago
Lyn and Ron Wilson
To Margaret and family, our thoughts are with you all at this time. Your memories will be your treasure. Take care
Maurice, Jill Skeggs
To Margaret & family.
With our deepest sympathy. May the love of friends & family carry you through the grief.
Warren & Pauline Strong.
Margaret Lindsay David and Family's please accept my deepest sympathy in the sad loss of Peter. R.I.P Peter 💔 💔 💔
Trish Murray
Margaret and family, We are very sorry to read of Peter’s passing . Our thoughts are with all at this sad time.
Michael and Debbie Gutsell
To Margaret and family,
Sorry to read the death of Peter, my thoughts are with you all, many good memories
Doreen Sinclair
Margaret and family, so sorry to read of Peter's passing. Lots of special memories.
Keith Baird
Margaret and family, thinking of you at this very sad time. Lots of special memories of a great Otautau identity. You were great neighbours to Fay in Elles Road and they will probably be having a chat over the fence upstairs.
Ann and Iain Dodds
So very sad to see Peters’s giant battle has ended, my thoughts go out to you Margaret and all your family.
How proud you all must be of your superhero and the amazing legacy he has left. Good man, good life
Judy Buchanan
Margaret and family, so sorry to read of Peter's passing. Thinking of you all and may your memories help you through the tough times.
Trish Manson
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