Percy John Chandler

CHANDLER, Percy John

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday 8^th March 2026, in his 77^th year.

Stoically stubborn but deeply loved dad and father-in-law of the late Carl, Tracy and Brendan, Nathan and Krystle, and Philippa and Philip.

Cherished and adored grandad of Aiden, Kyla and Nick, Thomas, Jocelyn, and Lucy-Ann.

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Lyn and John, and their family.

Messages for the family may be sent to C/- Chandler Family, PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240.

A celebration of Percy’s life will be held in the Sowman’s Mayfield Chapel, cnr of Hutcheson and Parker Streets on Thursday 12^th March at 1pm, followed by interment with his late wife Barb at Fairhall Cemetery.

Tribute from Rosemary Wells & Allan Newman – 
Percy and Barb were my clients when I worked at the Marlborough Express, they were a delight to visit, and we always had great chats. I remember their famous fried More Bars… delicious. Allan Newman joins me in remembering Percy and Barb, he says Percy and Barb were a tight couple he enjoyed working with over the years, sincere condolences to all the family from us both, our thoughts are with you all.

Tribute from Denise Capill – 
Sending my love to you all ❤️

Tribute from Graeme Englefield – 
Good memories of Percy growing up in Seddon – a good Awatere man

Tribute from Jane Thomas –
To Tracy, Brendan, Aiden, Kyla and Nick and Odin.
I am so sad to read of Percy’s passing. I’m so glad I bumped into you at Specsavers last year. It was a pleasure to be Percy’s Support Worker, we had good chats and a few laughs. You all did a great job of caring for Percy.
He will be missed by many people.

Tribute from Donna McClintock – 
Sending my condolences to the Chandler family, I and many of us when at ASB Bank enjoyed our interactions with Percy over the years, Perc was always up for a chat and a laugh.
RIP Perc with your dear Barb.

Tribute from Corinne Zimmerman (nee Hanson) – 
Aww, Perc, what a lovely bloke. I grew up on your Fish & Chips as our weekly treat. I hope you finally got the stain from your Cherry Juice out of the carpet. Will always have fond memories of our friendship, rest in absolute bliss my friend xxx