Graeme Noel Daines

DAINES, Graeme Noel

Passed away peacefully on 14 June 2025 surrounded by his loving family, aged 74 years.

Loved Husband, soul mate and best friend of Anne. Father and father-in-law of Rachael and Simon Knox, Phillippa and Brent Collier, Jackie and Richie Garratt, Michael and Ange. Eldest son of the late Nancy and Noel Daines. Big brother of Susan (Australia), Deborah (Christchurch), and the late Terence. Loved by his 9 grandchildren; Maddison and Jessica, Riley and Emma, Ollie and Ruby, and Lilly, Natalie and Cooper. Brother-in-law of Ian and Jocelyn Thorn (Motueka). Messages to the family may be sent to C/- Daines Family, PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240.

After playing golf for over 60 years at the Blenheim Golf Club, Graeme has now played his last round.

 A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road, Blenheim on Thursday 19 June at 11.00am, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery

Tribute from Raelene Rainbird –

A true friend

Tribute from Malcolm Adams –

With great sadness I hear of our great friend and golfing buddy Graeme’s passing
A very heartfelt love wish goes out to Anne and the family at this immense sad time and know his guidance on the golf course and friendship will endure in my heart and life
RIP Graeme 🌹

Tribute from Linda Harris –

So sorry to read of Graeme’s passing. I went to school with Deborah, our mums were friends. Condolences to all the families. Rest In Peace Graeme.