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Christopher Franklin GAZE

1933 - 2023

BORN

1933

DIED

2023

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Abraham's Funeral Home

366-374 Devon St East

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Christopher GAZE Obituary

GAZE, Christopher Franklin (Frank). 12 November 1933 - 10 April 2023 Well my friends, the day arrived. As of Monday 10th April, this mortal coil has been shuffled off… some of you wondered if it would ever actually happen! My beautiful wife Margie found me - all peaceful on our couch in the early dawn light. She will miss me deeply I know, as will my children Terry and Karen, Judy (deceased), Matthew and Evelyn, Julia and Andrew Kuriger; sister Olwyn Halder, and brother Stuart; brothers- in-law John Barriball, Rod Edwards, Dinesh Halder (deceased), sisters-in-law Catherine, Stella and Denise (deceased). Grandchildren Nina, Rowan, Penny, Carys, Spencer, Sophie and Avery, and great grandson Hugo. A celebration of all I hold dear will take place in the Blue Room at City West Church, Poplar Grove, New Plymouth, Monday 17 April 10.30, with refreshments starting from 10am. Private cremation 2pm. Live streaming link - https://vimeo.com/event/ 3306662



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Apr. 15, 2023.

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Valda Walsh

April 21, 2023

Dear Margaret
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Frank and you made an extremely hospitable team, always so welcoming, generous and affable. Frank always had deep provoking ideas, that he was happy to share without being forceful. RIP Frank.

Vaughan & Jillian (Pillette) Hughes

April 21, 2023

Dear Margaret - I'm sad to read that your Christopher has now 'shuffled up the golden stairway". May he Rest In Peace. Please know that he will never be forgotten.
Much love and sincere condolences

Donald Cowie

April 20, 2023

To Margaret and Family .On behalf of Helen CowieDonald Cowie . and myself , our Condolences on the passing of Frank .A long life well lived .

Shellley Foster

April 20, 2023

So sorry to hear of the departure of Frank from this plane. I´ll never ever forget all you did for myself and others in our teenage years when life was rough, we had you two, & you never lost faith or gave up on us you only had respect an guidance and always always with your gorgeous smile Mrs Gaze you always lit the room upon entry I so deeply thank you for time you gave me.god bless with love smiles an sunshine xx Shelley Foster nee Jury

Mike Liggett

April 18, 2023

Unforgettable Frank. College, friend, and a genuinely caring person. Rest in peace old friend
really nice to have known you. You will be missed. Mike and Allison Liggett,

Trish Byers

April 18, 2023

Dear Margaret, Julia and Matthew, so sorry to learn of Frank´s passing my thoughts are with you. I´m sure Frank has prepared you for this sad and difficult time without him and you will get through it helped by the wonderful memories you share together. My memories of Frank while working at Spotswood College are of a kind and caring man. Love Trish Byers

Merv and Lorraine Hall

April 18, 2023

Matthew Evelyn and Family. Thinking of you at this sad time. Memories are forever. Love Merv and Lorraine. Hugs.

Marilyn Cadle

April 17, 2023

Sending you sincere sympathy at this sad time, Margaret. I hope the many great memories you have of Frank will help you through the weeks ahead.

Nancy Riddick

April 17, 2023

Dear Margie and family... Thinking of you and sending my sympathy at this very sad time... Heaven has claimed another bright star... My love and thoughts are with you all. Nancy.

June Moseley

April 17, 2023

Arohanui Margaret and whanau as you farewell Frank.
Thinking of you all.
Rest in Peace Frank.

Grant Knuckey

April 17, 2023

In memory of a great person who was always there to help others and was kind and considerate to all.
Grant Knuckey

Cathy Thurston

April 17, 2023

Thinking of you qll as you farewll a very devoted husband & father. Frank was a very thoughtful man and passionate about what he believed in.Great to debate with.

Elizabeth Jones

April 16, 2023

I remember Franklin for so many reasons but one that stands out is the times in india when we kiwis were all stressed out in "the heat ad the dust" after each hard day's work and we met together to let go and sing silly songs - the words inscribed forever on my brain! Always under his humerous and joyful tutelage so that all our troubles melted away and we rejoiced, relaxed and revived. Elizabeth

Liz and Grahame Bingham

April 16, 2023

Dear Margaret and Family. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Frank was obviously an interesting and intelligent person who lived a full life and gave much to others. We are thinking of you at this sad time. Liz and Grahame Bingham

Jan Waring (Twinnie Bev´s friend)

April 16, 2023

Dear Margie and your family
We send our sympathy and loving thoughts to u all.
Jan and Chris Waring (Orewa) x

Hélène Young

April 16, 2023

Frank was such a gentleman and set up some great community outreach trained with him for respite in homes & met some interesting people. I believe friends of Elaine Atkinson many moons ago. Go well go dancing your memory will be held in many hearts with foundnesd. Blessings Hélène Young

Lis Stone

April 15, 2023

Dear Margaret, You and I were in the Brownies and you kindly gave me that photo of our group
Thinking of you and your family on the loss of dear Frank. With our love and sympathy. Lis & Garth Stone.

JEANETTE KOOREY

April 15, 2023

Frank- a fellow not to be forgotten. Your wit and intelligence only surmounted by your kindness.

Jocelyn Gallop

April 15, 2023

Margaret and family. My thoughts are with you at this time. Treasure your memories.
Jocelyn Gallop (Barriball)

Sally Morch

April 15, 2023

Many fond memories over the years. My love goes out to you Margaret and family. Frank was a dear soul. God speed you Frank to your final resting place.

Neil Munro

April 15, 2023

My condolences to Margaret who was like a sister to me all those years ago when I boarded with the Bariball family. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time
Neil Munro

Paula Cole

April 15, 2023

I would like to extend my condolences to Margaret and family on reading of Frank's passing. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Paula Cole

Sue

April 14, 2023

Matthew Evelyn and family.thinking of you. Kindest regards , Sue Wood (Tikorangi School administrator)

Rose Dodunski

April 14, 2023

Margie I have known you since we were little kids,Frank I met you many years ago at Friends Plus.
You are/ were a great man,friendly,enthusiastic,passionate and a wonderful loving husband.
You will be missed greatly.
Sending love and best wishes to you Margie and all the family. xxxx

Claude & Raewyn Tuck

April 14, 2023

Our deepest sympathy to you Margaret. Frank is now in the arms of Jesus

Kim Woodward

April 14, 2023

Much love to you Margaret and to your family.
Thinking of you all at this sad time
Kim

Nell Probyn

April 14, 2023

My deepest sympathy Margaret.
Nell Probyn

Angela Mason

April 14, 2023

Thinking of you Margie, from Spotswood College days. Sincere condolences to you, Angela Mason xx

Kathy Glass

April 14, 2023

Dear Frank, you were such a wise, gentle and caring man. We worked together when you were had a Staff Training role at the hospital. I particularly remember the day we did Treaty training and we did an historical role play. I offered to represent the original inhabitants of NZ and how that role play affected me so much. You had great difficulty extricating me from my role.
To Margaret and family,
May precious memories bring moments of peace as you remember such a lovely man.
With much sympathy
Kathy Glass

Marie Ardern

April 14, 2023

You were a great man Frank and I will miss your wisdom. You will always be remembered with love and respect. R.I.P

Robyn Brooking

April 14, 2023

Aunty Margie and family,
We are very sorry to hear your sad news. We send love and hugs to you.
Ann Armstrong and family xxx

Bruce Walker

April 14, 2023

RIP Frank ...I always immensely enjoyed coming to do work at your house ...our conversations were most enjoyable and enlightening...
thank you Frank

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Memorial Events
for Christopher GAZE

Apr

17

Celebration of Life

10:30 a.m.

Blue Room at City West Church

Poplar Grove, New Plymouth, Taranaki

Funeral services provided by:

Abraham's Funeral Home

366-374 Devon St East, New Plymouth