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Laurie Mervyn "Pud" CRAVEN

FUNERAL HOME

Cloudy Bay Funeral Services

15 Boyce Street

Blenheim, Marlborough

Laurie CRAVEN Obituary

On July 15, 2025 at Wairau Hospital, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Patricia (Pat) and formerly Meryle. A loved father and father-in-law of Brenda and Tony McAlpine; Wendy and Anthony Beverley (Wellington); Sue and Mark Woodmore; and Neil and Michelle Craven. Da to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A loved brother and brother-in-law of Ray and Mary (dec); Barbie (dec) and Bob (dec); Allen and Helen; and Julie and Ray. Messages to c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz. In lieu of flowers, donations to Aberleigh Rest Home via their website would be gratefully accepted. Special thanks to Dr Emily Marfell, the staff at Aberleigh Rest Home and Wairau Hospital for their wonderful care of Pud. In accordance with Pud's wishes, a private cremation has taken place.


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Published by Marlborough Express on Jul. 22, 2025.

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Julie Craven

Yesterday

A brother like no other.

Peter Lamb

Yesterday

Very Fond memories of Pud at the Depot in Spring Creek and later at the Pub. One of the good guys, condolences the Mcalpines and Beverley´s

Phyl Paul

Yesterday

Sincere condolences to Brenda, Wendy and families. May god bless you in your time of sadness. Phyl

Brian Stanton & Sharon Newport

July 23, 2025

Sending condolences to the family. We will fondly remember the Junction days.
RIP Pud

Judyne Voigt. (Simpsom)

July 23, 2025

Condolences to the Craven family.
Fondest memories. Judyne Simpson ex Junction hotel..

Lyall & Elaine Daines

July 23, 2025

Sorry to read "Pud" had left this earthly world. He was a great sports person representing Marlborough in Rugby & Rugby Refereeing. We had some memorable times over the decades. Those were the days! Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Kindest regards Lyall & Elaine

Steve Gifford

July 23, 2025

To the craven family thinking of you all at this sad time. With luv and blessings.
Graham Gifford and family.

Ian Woolley

July 23, 2025

Our sincere condolences, to the families, on the passing of Pud, a man that was always happy to have a chat with you and see how your world was going.
Ian & Jenny Woolley

Robin & Circe

July 23, 2025

My dog visited Pud regularly as a Canine Friend in Aberleigh. He was one of her favourite people there and I loved watching his face light up when he spotted her coming in. I will miss having a chat and my dog will miss the great cuddles he gave her. Condolences to his family.

Ginetta Petersen

July 23, 2025

To Rachel, Neil and family. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers

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