GILLESPIE, Andrew Donald (Andy):

Peacefully but unexpectedly on Thursday 21st May 2026, surrounded by his family.  Dearly loved dad and father-in-law of Emma and Kev, and Olivia and Marlon. Treasured Grandad of Levi, Asher, and Thomas; Jax, and Rocky. Beloved son of Marion* and Bob* Gillespie. Brother and brother-in-law of Gavin and Edie, and Fraser and Shiree.  A loved uncle and cousin to many.  A loved and special friend of Joan, Jude, and the McKerchar boys - Ben, Dan, and Simon.

After graduating from Telford, Andy led a full life on the sea, land, in the bush and speedway side car racing with his brother Fraser before farming in Te Anau for the last 28 years.

A service to celebrate Andy’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Saturday 30th May, at 11:00am.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Coast Guard New Zealand would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. To view the service via livestream, please visit the Avenal Park website and click the link on Andy’s obituary page. Messages to A Gillespie Family, c/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.