Died: 16th Aug 2024

01/11/1956 - 16/08/2024

whakataka te hau ki te ura

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After an epic battle, which he faced with courage, Gary passed away at Southland Hospice on Friday.

He died being held by his beloved husband Bevan and with the music of Frankie goes to Hollywood in the air.

Gary was the devoted son of the late Doris (Donovan) and she was always in his heart.

He was the cherished dad and son-in-law of Olivia and Paul Graham of Te Anau.

He was immensely proud of Olivia and her wedding to "a good bugger" was one of the highlights of his life.

Gary was a much-loved and respected brother and brother-in-law of Darryl and Lorraine, Kevin, Kalo, Sally, Cath and Stephen, as well as Marilyn and the late Rob, Elaine and Syd, and Glenda and Colin, and a much-loved uncle to all their children and their children.

To know Gary was to care how he thought of you, and he had many longstanding friends.

Of note are Lester, Diane, Christine, Ray, Jan and Marianne because of their loving support to Gary over the past months, but his list of friends was extensive and every friendship was valued.

Sincere thanks to the Medical teams that provided care to Gary, and the wonderful staff at Hospice Southland.

Gary has been cremated and his ashes will be scattered at Ringaringa at a future time.