David George Gribble

David George Gribble:
The Reverend Canon. Aged 91 years.

Beloved husband for 60+ years of the late Noeline. Dearly loved Dad to Ruth and Marty, Miriam, Sarah and Warwick. Treasured Pops to Ray and Jake, Carissa and Gabe, Samuel and Joella,  Aliana and Pem, Joel, Caleb, Oliver and Juliana, Phoebe and Gabe. Cherished great-grandfather of Kaladin, Evie, and Zalia.

After serving God faithfully for many years, David passed on to his heavenly home on Friday, October 2, 2026, surrounded by family.

Messages may be sent to the Gribble family at 110 Rotoiti Lane, Northwood, Christchurch 8051. In lieu of flowers a donation to Marlborough Hospice Trust would be appreciated and may be made to a/c 06-0601- 0148609- 00   Ref. Gribble

A funeral service for David will be held at St. Christophers Anglican Church, Weld Street, Blenheim, at 10.30am, on Friday, 9 October. The service for David will be livestreamed and the details can be found below this notice.

A private graveside interment of David’s and Noeline’s ashes will be held at Fairhall Cemetery for family and close friends.

Tribute from Walter Scott –
I have many happy recollections of David. When my late wife and I first attended Renwick Anglican Church, David was not there that day, but on the following Tuesday he called to see us and welcome us to the parish. He was of the old school where Vicars visited the members of the congregation on a regular basis.
One January he asked if I cold fill in for the Sundays they would be absent on holiday. I still have the prayer Book marked in pencil with David’s instructions.
Noelene read one of the scriptures at our wedding in 1988 at Renwick.
We kept in touch after he retired from active ministry.
One Sunday Noelene asked me if I would be free that night as David wanted to go fishing and would like a companion. I went along and If David had written a liturgy foe Vicars fishing it would be colourful.
I will miss him.
Yours sincerely,
Walter Scott

Tribute from Barb and John McLaren – 
David and Noelene were lovely neighbours for our family in Lynley Cres. Always welcoming and with a ready smile.
David also visited my family in the Outer Pelorus Sound.
A lovely man with a gorgeous sense of humor. RIP

Tribute from Pamela Hayter –
David married my late husband and I in the presbyterian church over 50 years ago. He was a really nice gentleman. He gave us some great advice for life.

Tribute from Ruth O’Sullivan –
I have many memories of this lovely kind compassionate man.
I’m sorry I will be unable to attend the service.
My sincere condolences to his family.
He will be very much missed.