Graeme Guildford’s journey began on February 21, 1962, when he was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, to Herbert Peter Guildford and Norma Browne. Graeme was academic, enjoyed his sport, and after finishing school he worked as a software programmer. In 1988, he moved to Australia to take up further opportunities, making it his home since then.
At 41, Graeme married the love of his life, the late Amanda Jane Edwards, and together they settled in New Farm. Graeme dedicated his career to coaching, teaching, and supporting others across a variety of roles, including TAFE, Vision Australia, Love to Assist, and his work as a volunteer.
Graeme was cherished by his family and friends, and his absence will be deeply felt. His memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew him. We invite you to honour his life by sharing a memory or reflection.
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Lovely service. Captured the escence of Gilly extremely well.Rest easy now grumps.
What a beautiful service. It told of Gilly’s love, kindness and compassion he had for everyone and everything that was his passion. My husband and I Charlie were his maxi taxi drivers for many years and it was always such a pleasure to transport him and the gangs of friends he had to Swish, Savour, the Waterloo, the hospital, VA and home! He was always so kind, funny, caring and so strong and independent. So farewell my friend. It’s been a pleasure to know you and have you in our lives! The world is a better place because you lived.
Xoxox Much love Chris and Charlie xoxox
A light has dimmed on the blast of a show that was Graeme.
Many laughs, some dangerously hard, were had over the many years with him and Amanda and I look back at those times with such joy and a snigger.
A great, kind Gentleman, a friend who laughed and listened, and I'll never forget the times we shared.
Huge hugs to his family - Graeme is loved and cherished and sorely missed.
Luke.
I am devastated to hear of Graeme’s passing! Having first met him in Christchurch in 1987 when touring with Australian Blind Cricket Team. I came back and stayed with him at his home in Riccarton on many occasions before he moved to Brisbane to live in my house for a few years. He was an amazing blind cricketer and played for NZ and Australia where I was his captain for club sides, Queensland and Australia. He was one of the most giving and caring people I have ever met. I will miss him dearly and my sincere condolences to his family.
RIP ✝️ dear friend in heaven where you will be reunited with Amanda and Family. Peter (Duck) Donovan.
I knew Graeme since 92 I met him at blind cricket over the years I always cought up with him. We had a lot to chat about as I also had a kidney transplant and we would always check on each other. I always would have a dig at Gilly and make fun of him being a kiwi and he would shoot a remark back. I will truly will miss him and the chats we had.