Died: 23rd July 2023
Memorial: 29th July 2023
05.10.36 – 23.07.23
Finlay was the loved and loving son of Mary*(nee Turnbull) and Finlay* MacKay.
Brother of Helen and Isobel.
He will be deeply missed by his loved and loving wife Barbara of 58 years, along with his children and in-laws: Megan and Grant Scott (Mataura); Finlay and Paula (Canada); Kirsty and Ricky Barnes (USA); Hamish and Liana (Sydney)
Adored Grandpa of Lachlan and Beth; Heath and Reilly; Angus and Katie.
Brother-in-law of Helen and Peter Were (Perth); Isobel* and Harvey Perkins (Waikana); Linley and John Taylor (Nelson); and John and Beverley Cook (Melbourne).
Cherished Uncle Fin of all his nieces and nephews.
His family was very important to him.
Finlay lived a full and rich life for 86 years, he was always interested and curious about the world and the individuals in it.
This led to a wide knowledge, which he enjoyed sharing in, with everyone he met.
Some of the main interests in his life were continuing to farm, as the 3rd generation, on the family farm, holding a private pilot’s license for 37 years, cavalcading for 22 years, hunting, boating, fishing, traveling, his faithful dog Pip, astrology, Tui’s and Bellbirds, Rodeo Timekeeper, country music, poetry and much more.
As well as direct family, he will be sorely missed by his neighbours, cavalcade and flying ‘families”.
After a private cremation, an informal, memorial celebration will be held on Saturday 29th July, 2.30pm, at the Mataura Rugby Clubrooms.
In lieu of flowers, donations for the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust and Mataura Rodeo Club would be appreciated.
Messages to 305 Crawford Road, R.D.2, Gore, 9772.
For those that would like to view the service see livestream https://livestream.com/accounts72885/finlaymackay
(* denotes deceased)