Whitehead, Bryan
Whitehead, Bryan Stanley, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on 28th September 2023 in his 90th year.
Much loved husband of Carol for 59 years. Loved father of Scott, Gaye, Kerry, and Sally, and father-in-law of Vicky, Mike, and Simon.
Special “Bob” to George and Abby, Hanna, and Ana Whitehead; Conor, Julia, Patrick, and Megan Davis; Emma, Billy, and Libby Dalziell; and Tom, and Jimmy Coffey; and “Great Bob” to Willow, Fergus, and Reid.
Brother and brother-in-law of Olstan and Joy (Mandurah, WA).
Bryan is at home for those who wish to visit.
In lieu of flowers donations made to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service or at wfa.org.nz/donate
Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Bryan’s life in The Village Chapel, 4-6 High Street, Kuripuni, Masterton on Tuesday 3rd October at 11am, followed by private burial.
Watch the livestream HERE.
I was Carol & Bryan’s bridesmaid – what ! 59 years ago ! Visits to farm at Tinui, Silver Wedding Big Party, lovely to see them in new house in town – good memories ! My love & sympathy to Carol & all the family xxx Annette Moffat, Island Bay, Wellington.
It still hasn’t sunk in yet, that you have left us. You were the best Uncle ever, who became a true friend. Will remember all the fun times with you and the family. There was always lots of laughter and highjinks.
Our heart felt condolences to everyone. Our thoughts and love are with you all in this time of sorrow. Jan and David xxx
He was the best Uncle anyone could ever wish for. I loved him to bits.
Thoughts are with my beautiful Aunty Carol and all the family.
Karen & Geoff xx
I have so many memories of a very significant time in our lives and the part Bryan, you Carol and your then young children ( Scott, Gaye, Kerry and Sally ) played. I will be watching tomorrow and will be sad not to be with you. Such an icon you will be honouring and I feel privileged to have been a friend. Love to you all, Sue Blyth 💕🌸🌹💐
So sorry to hear about Bryan will be watching tomorrow and thinking of all of you
To Carol and Family,
We share your grief in the loss of Bryan. We have very special memories of the happy times shared at the Tinui Tennis Courts where your girls would look after our younger ones so we could play as well.Of days at Castlepoint, school pets days, and more recently, of the precious time made for us at Shingly when Jim was so sick. Our thoughts are especially with you Carol at this devastating separation. Weather willing, I am hoping to be with you all tomorrow. Much Love, the Crutchley Family
Lovely celebration of Bryans life. I have many fond memories growing up as one of the Sperry children in Tinui. Tennis, New Year woolshed parties etc. I do remember the highlight of my week when I was little (before I started playing tennis) was getting to the Tinui tennis club on Saturday’s to babysit Sally – even though I had a baby sister Pippa the same age – Sally was who I looked forward to babysitting!! – sorry Pippa haha 🙂
Take care Carol – you will miss your soul mate. Our thoughts are with you & all the Whitehead family – love & hugs Gerard & Janet Casey (nee Sperry). xox
Dear Carol, and all your beautiful family, we send all our condolences and love to you at this very sad time. thank you for sharing your funeral to those of us who couldn’t be there, it was a truly lovely farewell to Bryan. Growing up in Tinui has many fond memories and many of them involve times with the Whiteheads. Times at tennis battling on the court, the barbeques, new year parties (I will never touch Rum again!!), fun parties and dressing up, the laughter, (didnt realise the extent of Bryan’s pranks, but am not surprised!!). Bryan (and Bob) will be missed so much but Iknow he was very proud of the legacy he has left behind. Thinking of you all and we send much love. Robyn and Craig xx
Lovely funeral really enjoyed the photos-some of my Dad that I had never seen before
Dear Carol, Scott and family,
So sorry that I couldn’t be with you for Bryan’s very special Service. It was wonderful to be with you remotely.I especially loved the Start.
What a legacy and a life! So very much for which to be proud. ‘Racing against the Tide’ was a great project to work on together. You will certainly be with us in Spirit at the Launch and we will raise a toast to our beloved Patron. Emily
So sorry to see that your lovely Dad has passed away Sally. We’ll be thinking of you in the coming months xx
Jo & Duncan Scott
Very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad Sally, thinking of you at this very hard time xx