Died: 26th June 2025

Service: 1st July 2025

Sunrise - 27.05.42  Sunset - 26.06.25

After a courageous battle, surrounded by his loving family at Peacehaven Iona Wing, Paddy took his fishing rod and headed off into the sunset - forever fishing.

Loved son of the late James and Freda McKInlay*

Loved father of Raquel Taylor, Tracey and James Dawson, Maggie and Joe Simmonds.

Loved Grandad Mel of Jasmine, Phoenix and Georgia.

Brother and brother-in-law to June* Evenlyn* and Ted Hill*, Kenneth and Alexi McKinlay. and Noel*

Respected and loved Uncle and great uncle to all his nieces and nephews.

A friend to many.

Special thank you to Peacehaven Rest Home and all their caring staff who looked after Paddy.

A service to celebrate Paddy's life will be held on Tuesday, 01 July,1 pm at the Southland Crematorium.

Donations to Hospice Southland in lieu of flowers.

Messages and tributes for Mel can be shared on his tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz, where a live stream link to his service can be found.

* Denotes decreased.