Peter James Sumby passed away peacefully at Parkwood Lodge, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, in his 84th year.

Dearly loved husband of Colleen, much-loved father and father-in-law of Rob and Brian, Celestina and John, Ivan and Tash, loving grandfather to Luti, Vita, Eti, Frida; Jessica, Zachary, Abigail, beloved brother of Geoffrey, Janice (deceased), and brother-in-law of Anne, Donald, and loved uncle to his niece and nephews: Catherine, Stewart, Christopher, Hamish, Jason and Nicholas; Tracey, Max, Philip, Elizabeth, Nicholas; the many friends and family members that added colour to Peter’s life.

The family wish to sincerely thank all the staff at Parkwood Lodge, for their outstanding support and care.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Life Flight Trust, www.lifeflight.org.nz or the Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.nz would be appreciated.

Messages to “the Sumby family” may be placed in Peter’s tribute book on this page or posted C/- PO Box 723 Paraparaumu.

In accordance with the familys wishes Peter’s Requiem Mass will be open to vaccinated people only and certificates must be shown upon arrival at the venue.

Numbers attending are currently limited to 100 people, please register to attend Peter’s Requiem Mass by clicking on the blue register button below.

Peter's Requiem Mass will also be live streamed and can be viewed by clicking the live stream button at the top of this page. (Please note this button will link to the live stream site in the next few days).

Peter's Requiem Mass will be held at Our Lady of Kapiti Catholic Church, Presentation Way (off Milne Drive) Paraparaumu on Monday February 28th 2022 at 11:00am followed by interment at the Awa Tapu cemetery.

Lower Hutt - Upper Hutt - Wellington - Kapiti
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Service Information: Date: Time: Location: 28/02/2022 11:00 a.m. Our Lady Of Kapiti Presentation Way Paraparaumu Kapiti Coast View Map of Location