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DICKENSON: Peter Brian Scott

Date of passing: Saturday, 10 October 2026
Service date and time: 10:30 AM Saturday, 17 October, 2026
Service venue:

Whanganui Collegiate School Chapel - Liverpool Street Whanganui


Link to livestream/video:

https://www.videosystems.co.nz/dfnz 


Peter passed away peacefully on October 10, aged 84.
Dearly loved husband for 62 years of the late Mary.
Father & father-in-law of Miranda & Greg Kopittke, Charlotte Dickenson, Rebecca & Eric Watt, & Kate Dickenson & Jeremy Cole.
Grandfather to Ben & Jordan, Bella & Sam, Ross & Craig, great grandfather to Hugo, Isla & Carlisle.
Loyal son, brother, uncle & friend.
Peter will be farewelled on Saturday 17 October at 10.30am in the Whanganui Collegiate School Chapel, Liverpool Street, Whanganui, followed by a private cremation.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Whanganui City Mission Foodbank would be appreciated.
Peter’s service can be viewed online at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz Watch Services Online.

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned
Michelle Curtis on 15-10-2026 02:51 PM
It is with great sadness that we extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing of a valued friend/client of many years.

Our thoughts are with you the family during this difficult time. We feel privileged to have known and worked with Peter, and he will be remembered with warmth and the greatest respect.

May the love and support of family and friends bring comfort in the days ahead and may treasured memories provide some peace during this time of sorrow.

With heartfelt sympathy,
Michelle & the team at Piping Hot Plumbing
Louise Toms on 15-10-2026 09:33 PM
I was sad to hear of the passing of Peter. His dedication to the years he gave to Wanganui Collegiate will be forever remembered by so many. Thankyou Peter.
Rose on 16-10-2026 08:10 AM
A heartfelt thanks to Peter and family for the support given so generously to the City Mission of Whanganui.
Peter Tait on 17-10-2026 10:48 AM
Whanganui Collegiate School has lost one of its most loyal and dedicated servants. He was an inspiration to staff and students alike and will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family.
Dawn and Geoff Tait on 17-10-2026 01:41 PM
Thank you for sharing the wonderful celebration of the life for our dear friend Peter.
We were with you in heart and spirit and share the sadness of his death.
Love,
Dawn and Geoff Tait (Christchurch)
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