Passed away peacefully at Maidstone Lifecare, aged 82, on Thursday December 20, 2018. Dearly loved husband of Joy for 60 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Tony and Kim, David and Nina, and Debbie. Loved Dad of fur baby Abby, loved Grandad of William and Jodie, Regan and Nikita, Rachael and Nick, and Kieran. Much loved Gramps of JT, Indi, Eelia, and Nixon, loved brother and brother-in-law of Betty (deceased) and David Dowd, Roger and Murielle (Australia), and Warren. Sincere thanks to the staff at Maidstone Lifecare for their compassionate care and support, and also a special thanks to Richard and Noela. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made at the service. Messages for the family may be sent C/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545.

“Free to Fly”

 A Service to Celebrate the life of Gary will be held in St Timothy’s Church, 46 Kendal Avenue, Burnside, on Monday December 24, at 2.00pm.