Owen Charles Wilson

WILSON, Owen Charles

Ex NZR – Oamaru, Otira and Picton.

Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday 27^th August 2025, aged 83 years.
Loved and cherished husband of Valerie.
Loved Dad and father-in-law of Warren and Michelle, Russell and Jacqui, and Garry.
Treasured Grandad of Tamati, Jacob, Hayley, and Annika.
Loved brother of Marion, and twin brother of Jennifer.

Owen will be forever missed and remembered by so many.

Messages for the family may be sent to PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240.
The family wish to pass on a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to the emergency team who cared for Owen in his final moments.

In keeping with Owen’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

Tribute from Beryl Tait –

Beryl and I are Very sorry to here of Owen’s passing. I worked with him for many years on the Railways in Picton. I always remember the first thing he did when got into the loco was to set his radio up on the dash to listen to the horse racing station.
If I had a problem with a loco he would always stop and try to help. He was a real gentleman and will be missed around the town.
Eric Tait
Picton

Tribute from Dianne Smith –

Hi Val and family,
I am so sorry that our Railway mate has passed over. Him & Ken will be chatting trains now together. We all had fab times together and both shifting here together allowed our kids to grow up together also. Lovely talking to you on the phone and you know I am only a phone call away if you need me or any info.
Love Dianne. xx

Tribute from Susan O’Rourke –

Valerie and Family
Thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Lots of memories of our Railway days with Owen and chats when we have seen him at supermarket.
Susan and Philip O’Rourke

Tribute from Heather Stewardon –

Our thoughts are with you all. Owen was such a kind, caring, thoughtful, funny man with a great sense of humour. Owen was a real ” gentle Man ” and will be missed by so so many who were lucky enough to have him in their lives. We will talk of him fondly and he will always be remembered with fond memories of him and Valerie together. xx