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Perry SHORTALL Obituary

Peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday 11 November 2025, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband and lifelong companion of Margaret. Treasured Dad of Stacey, Paula, Joanne, and James, and father-in-law of Greg, and Rachelle. Cherished Pop of Maggie, James, Jacob, Sarah, Kate, Thomas, Tyler, Zoe, Ethan, Annie, Lucy, Beth, Puipui, Leo, and Bhavya, and the late Rory. A good man who worked hard, loved deeply, and will be profoundly missed.

R.I.P

Special thanks to the staff in the Oncology Department at Crest Hospital and Arohanui Hospice for the special care over his final journey. Vigil prayers will be held at the family home at Woodlands at 6.00pm, on Thursday 13 November 2025, and a Requiem Mass to celebrate Perry's life will be held at St Brigid's Catholic Church, 4 Monmouth Street, Feilding, on Friday 14 November 2025 at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Feilding Cemetery. Messages for the Shortall family may be sent to c/- 29 Beattie Street, Feilding 4702. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Arohanui Hospice would be appreciated via www.arohanuihospice.org.nz


Published by Manawatu Standard on Nov. 13, 2025.

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19 Entries

Maree pearce

November 18, 2025

Dear Margaret and families.
Im so very sorry to hear of Perrys passing, He definitely was a hard working man, always lovely to bump into you Margaret, normally in the supermarket.
Take care of yourself and family.
Maree Pearce and wider Barnes family

Locheen Howie

November 17, 2025

The Howie family appreciated Perry's friendship and support.
May Perry rest in peace.

Francis and Sue Sullivan

November 16, 2025

Margaret Very sorry to hear of Perry's death
He kept our great grandfather William Perry's name going as well for which I was always grateful
So good we did catch up at Noreensfarewell 3 years ago Sorrt we never lived closer all our lives
Bless you and yours over these days ahead

Ann Pedley

November 15, 2025

Deepest sympathy. Perry will be remembered for the caring man he was. I'm sorry I didn't make it to the funeral but was thinking of you all.
Regards Ann Pedley

Belinda Harpur

November 14, 2025

Dear Margaret, Stacey, Paula, Joanne and James and families. I know if Mum (Catherine Harpur) could she would of been at Perrys funeral, sending our Love. Belinda and Kruse and family.

Bessy Rasmussen

November 14, 2025

Deepest condolences to Margaret and Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers
May he rest in peace.

Catherine McNamara

November 14, 2025

Condolences to you Margaret, Stacey, Paula, Joanne and James on the passing of Perry. Thinking of you all, Perry will be greatly missed. Regards, Kate and John McNamara

Christine Thomas

November 14, 2025

Dear Stacey and family
Russ and I were saddened to learn of the loss of your dad. We only met Perry a couple of times and found him to be a lovely man. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Sending love and caring thoughts to you. Chris xx

Trish Watts

November 13, 2025

Our sympathy goes out to all of Perry's family at this sad time. We will always remember him as a lovely friend to Frank when the family were youngsters playing tennis.
R.I.P Perry.
Watts family.

Michael Ford

November 13, 2025

To Margaret, Stacey,Paula, Joanne, James and extended family.
Please accept our sincere sympathy. Perry was so well respected and liked. Cherish your memories.
Warm wishes
Joan and Michael Ford

Eileen O´Connor

November 13, 2025

Dear Margaret and family
With deepest sympathy y
To you all on the passing of Perry. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Am unable to come to his funeral because of a prior arrangement, but will be with you in spirt. May Perry be now at peace.
X Eileen O´Connor

Karen and David Matthews

November 13, 2025

To Dear Margaret, Stacey,Paula, Joanne, James and extended family
Perry a real gentleman a very successful farmer and great icon of the Colyton district. He will be sadly missed by all.
Sending you all our love and support and deepest sympathy. Sad we are overseas and not able to attend the funeral.
Karen and David Matthews

Bronwyn Hawkins

November 13, 2025

Dear Shortall Family- oh wow what can I say other than I´m so sorry to hear of Perry´s passing - I have so many fond memories of him from our tennis days always supportive, calm and gave great advice - I can even remember his laugh. A wonderful family man to boot. Margaret mum sends her condolences to you all as well. Thinking of you all at this tough time Bronnie Hawkins (nee Brown) and Anne Welch my mum. Xxxx

Frances & Parry Matthews

November 13, 2025

Deepest Sympathy Margaret & family .
Recall watching many tennis matches with you both when all our children were younger .
Thinking of you on your sad loss of Perry .
Frances & Parry

Joyce Bailey (nee Heap)

November 13, 2025

Fond memories of our Colyton School days. My thoughts with you all at this sad time

Jimmy Brennan

November 13, 2025

My sincere condolences to Margaret and family. Shorty was my classmate at Colyton School from 5 until we left for High School so is very well remembered by me. He was the tallest in our class by quite a bit hence the name Shorty and coupled well
with name Shortall. Rest well Perry.
Fond memories, Jimmy Brennan

Helen Cahill (MacMillan)

November 13, 2025

So sorry to hear this, you'll all be very sad. Perry was a nice man, always had time for a chat. Much love to Margaret, and all the family

Anthony and Julie Murphy

November 13, 2025

Dearest Margaret and family. Thinking of you all and sending our love and support. He was an amazing man who will be greatly missed. Anthony and Julie Murphy

Chris(tine) Rowe

November 13, 2025

My deepest sympathies to Margaret and family following the death of Perry, who was a very special friend of my brother Winston and his immediate family; and loved and respected by our wider family. I thank him for his loving care. It was always a pleasure to be in Perry's company - a fine man whose qualities will live on in those he has touched. My loving thoughts are with you all as you contemplate life without Perry.
Warmest regards, Chris Rowe

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