Geoffrey Arnold Marfell

MARFELL, Geoffrey Arnold: On Friday, December 12, 2025, Geoff passed away peacefully at Wellington Public Hospital. Aged 76 years.

Loved husband of the late Polly. Loved father of Glen, and Brad, father-in-law of Colette; grandfather of Georgia, Sam and Blake. Brother and brother-in-law of Dave and Diane.

Thank you to the staff at Nelson and Wellington Public Hospitals for their care of Geoff.

Messages may be sent to the Marfell family at 890 Taylor Pass Road, RD4, Blenheim 7274

A service to celebrate Geoff’s life will be held at Sowman’s Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 10am, on Friday, December 19, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

Tribute from Lois Moreland –

Geoff is my first cousin. I couldn’t believe it when I read he’d died. My sincere condolences. Roger and I would have come to his service but we’re on a South Island road trip at present. Our thoughts are with you.
Lois Moreland

Tribute from Liz Anderson –

Sending sincere condolences to you all as you face the loss of Geoff. Will always remember him and Polly as such a wonderful joyous caring couple . May you all receive comfort knowing that they are reunited. Unfortunately I am unable to attend Geoff’s farewell but will watch it online. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers 🙏❤️

Tribute from Suzanne & Ross Smith – 

Sincere condolences to Glen, Brad and family for your sad loss. Geoff will be remembered as a lovely person (as was your dear Mum).
Thinking of you all with love, sorry we can’t be there to farewell him.
RIP Geoff from your cousin in Perth.