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in memory of

Peter Henry Guntrip

Peter Henry Guntrip

18th March 1949 - 9th March 2026

 

Peter passed away on Monday 9th March, aged 76 years after a long illness.
Cherished husband of Sue,

much loved brother and brother-in-law of George and Margaret, Michael (dec) and Sheila.
Uncle of Paul, Mark, Helen and Matthew.

May your wonderful spirit fly high.

 

A service to celebrate Peter's life will be held in the Maldon Community Centre

on Thursday 19th March at 11.00am.

Following this service we invite you to stay and join Peter's family for light refreshments.

 

If you wish to join us at the service via livestream,
please return to the home page of this website and click on the livestream button.
The service will be live approximately 5 - 10 minutes prior to commencing.

 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Peter to Fight Parkinsons, via the following link:

fightparkinsons.org.au

Recording of funeral service

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26 responses to “Peter Henry Guntrip”

  1. Kathleen Kehoe says:

    We were so sorry to hear of the sad passing of Peter.
    Our sincere sympathy to Sue, George and Margaret and family’s.
    He was full of life and such a gentleman.
    I have lovely memories of him on ‘holidays’ at Aunt Lizzies, calling down to visit my Mam Nora.
    What a life he lived travelling all over the world.
    May he rest in peace.
    Cousin Kathleen, Tom and family Ballindaggin (Ireland) xxx

  2. Christine Graham says:

    A wonderful Brother In Law and special friend Peter Guntrip 🙏😘❤️
    Our deepest sympathies to dear Sue ❤️ and all Pete’s family overseas x R.I.P
    Petesie No more suffering, time to rest now xx
    Love you dearly xx
    Leo, Christine & all families x

  3. Nicole says:

    So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and sending lots of love.
    Rest peacefully Uncle Peter. ❤️
    Nicole, Matt, Ty, Jordy, & Zane

  4. Michael Graham says:

    Our prayers and thoughts are with Aunty Sue, Uncle Peter will be missed.
    Lots of love from Michael, Juleen, Lachlan, Dani, Jonah and Daina

  5. Paul Harris says:

    Only met Peter a few times, many years ago with his nephew Mark. I still remember how welcome he made me feel, in his hostel in North Wales.
    He was a friendly chap with a great sense of humour. Rest in peace Peter, or should I say Tarzan.
    Paul Harris

  6. Julie Jedwab says:

    It was an honour to know you Peter and I will always remember you with such fondness.
    Your strength, courage and determination was truly remarkable.
    Rest peacefully now Gunna.
    Sending love and heartfelt thoughts to Sue.
    Julie Jedwab

  7. Julie Graham says:

    Our love and best wishes to Sue and Peter’s family overseas. Peter was a gentleman with a gentle soul.
    R.I.P.
    Our love to you all, Terry, Julie and Serena Graham. 💔

  8. Mike Walsh, Adelaide, South Australia. says:

    So sorry to hear of the passing of Peter.
    An absolute gentleman who was loved and admired by all of our family in Ireland, England and in Australia.
    RIP cousin.
    Heartfelt thoughts to Sue at this sad time.
    Mike Walsh

  9. Neil Graham says:

    Uncle Peter, thanks for teaching us how to play croquet on the chilly mornings in Maldon,
    these wonderful memories will be cherished and never forgotten.
    Sending our prayers and thoughts to Aunty Sue and Peter’s family overseas.
    Love Neil, Linda Cru, Eza and Neeve xx

  10. Mark Guntrip says:

    Heart felt condolences to Sue,
    so many fond memories of Uncle Peter.
    RIP Peter.
    Lovely uncle inside and out.
    I will raise a glass to you Peter wherever I am in this world xxx
    Mark Guntrip

  11. Steph and Con Mintzis and family says:

    Dear Peter.
    A great friend full of wisdom, wit and that whisky at the end of a day.
    Thanks for the time you genuinely shared with our family, the stories, the dress ups the drinks and the laughs.
    You will be sadly missed but always alive in our memories and our hearts.🩵
    Our thoughts are with Sue and family and all of Pete’s family across the sea.
    Steph, Con, Mietta and Cal
    🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

  12. Greg & Dianne Graham says:

    Dear Sue, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you during this incredibly difficult time.
    Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and we are sending you all our love. May the memories you shared bring comfort in the days ahead.
    Remember that you are not alone — we are always here for you whenever you need us. With all our love and support.
    Greg and Dianne xxx

  13. Paul & Jodie Plasto says:

    Aunty Sue, please know that you are in our thoughts. Sending you our love and strength, and wishing you comfort in the memories you shared together.
    We are thinking of you and holding you close in our hearts.
    With love and deepest sympathy, Paul and Jodie xxx

  14. Andrew Hives says:

    You’ll never walk alone. I will miss chatting about football with you.
    Rest in peace.
    Andrew Hives

  15. Eilish Stamp says:

    My deepest condolences to Sue and Peter’s family, I am so sorry for your loss. As a child I looked forward to Peter’s visits to Ireland and would sit for hours listening to tales of adventures from his travels. Then when I was an adult myself and did my own travelling, my fondest memories are of my visits to Peter and Sue in Australia. All while on my travels he checked in regularly to hear updates on my trip and offer advice. He was a true gentleman with a kind spirit, a rare gem.
    RIP Peter xxx
    Cousin Eilish, Philip and family, Ballycrystal, Ireland

  16. Ben O’Callaghan says:

    I am so lucky to have met Peter all of those years ago in Geelong.
    He was, and is, an important person in my life; always there to listen and offer advice if necessary. The way Peter lead his life is to be admired; he treated everyone equally and had an open mind and heart.
    He was a quietly strong and determined individual, who stood up for what is right and defended those who needed an advocate.
    Sue has been his rock throughout this awful disease, and I know that Peter thought the world of her.
    Slan leat, a chara.
    Ben O’Callaghan and family

  17. Laura Doherty and Noel Tuddenham says:

    We give thanks for the life of dear Peter, a man of integrity, with a curiosity and a thirst to learn and understand, a compassionate man, kind and patient with others, adventurous and so at home in nature, a wise observer of life, loyal, a man with quiet strength, a fine sense of humour and good company.
    Thank you for being our friend and enriching our lives, Peter, and thank you for being a wonderful, loving husband to our dear friend Sue.
    Rest in peace.
    Laura and Noel xx

  18. Mary byrne says:

    Dear Sue, I am so sorry your beloved Peter has gone to his final reward.
    Peter was just a lovely person who was able to see the good in everyone.
    We all enjoyed his trips to Ireland and the many laughs we had… we will dearly miss him.
    Rest in peace Peter.
    With love and deepest sympathy cousin Mary and Paul Kiltealy, Ireland

  19. Meg Sattler says:

    Peter was the best neighbour to us, and we loved his tales of adventures and our shared passion for mountain exploration!
    We will miss you. We hope you and Finn are climbing a hill together, wild and free again.
    Meg and Matt x

  20. bron smith says:

    Dear Sue, sincere condolences for your loss of Peter. His was a beautiful service today, I wish I’d met you both years earlier, I admire your love and devotion.
    Thank you for sharing the Grady Poulard poem “The Measure of a Man’ so appropriate.
    Bron Smith

  21. Lyn Stevens Jacob (bronwyn smith shared this message on Lyn's behalf) says:

    Dear Sue,
    Lyn Stevens Jacob (from Fryerstown) Parky Pals & exercise class was unable to attend Peter’s funeral.
    Lyn sends her condolences and love with you today.

  22. Pat, Maura and John O' 'Leary, Oylegate & Kiltealy, Ireland. says:

    Dear Sue, we were so sad to hear of the passing of your beloved Peter.
    Our deepest sympathy to you and all of Peter’s family at this very difficult time.
    We were always delighted when Peter visited our home in Curraduff, Kiltealy over the years and in later years to our home in Oylegate.
    We will remember Peter fondly for his enthusiasm for life, love of nature and his forever smile.
    May his gentle soul rest in peace.
    Pat, Maura and John O’ ‘Leary, Oylegate & Kiltealy, Ireland.

  23. Eleanor says:

    Dear Sue, a lovely service to commemorate a fantastic man.
    Peter you will be missed.
    Thank you for all the lovely memories and for sharing your love of life.
    Your stories gave me the travel bug and inspired me to take off on adventures of my own.
    We will miss you.
    Eleanor xx

  24. Peter Hinksman says:

    Sincere condolences to Sue at this sad time.
    I had met Peter through the Maldon Croquet Club and enjoyed his company on the green.
    Unfortunately unable to attend memorial service as overseas.
    Peter Hinksman

  25. Paul Guntrip says:

    A Great Man taken far too early. You will forever be in our thoughts 💔. PPOAS
    Paul Guntrip

  26. Anne Graham says:

    Peter, I will never forget your love of a laugh even on the most difficult days.
    Your face would break into such a beautiful infectious smile.
    The excitement that came into your eyes when, with Sue, we walked anywhere in the bush.
    You saw flowers, listened and looked for birds. You became invigorated. You fought bravely.
    I will never forget how hard and fast you would through that foam ball at Sue or I.
    May you Rest In Peace Peter, you lived a life full adventure, family and love.
    I wish you deep peace. All my love, Anne Graham

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Funeral Details

Maldon Community Centre
6 Francis Street
Maldon

19th March 2026 at 11:00 AM

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