NZ Memorial Service For Sir Peter Blake
Monday, 10 December 2001, 9:25 am
Press Release: New Zealand Government
8 December 2001
Helen Clark said today that the
government would be working with Lady Pippa Blake and her
representatives on arrangements for a memorial service in
New Zealand to honour Sir Peter’s life and
achievements.
“I have spoken with Pippa this morning. She
is overwhelmed by the support which has come to her and her
family from New Zealand and around the world.
“It is her
wish that Sir Peter be buried in Emsworth, the village in
South England where they have made their home together, and
then she and her family intend to proceed to New Zealand for
a memorial service in Auckland before Christmas.
“Dates
cannot yet be precise because of her desire to see the crew
of the Seamaster fly to the United Kingdom for the
funeral.
“I have asked the Department of Internal Affairs
to work with representatives of the family on arrangements
in accordance with their wishes,” Helen Clark
said.
Ends
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