WATTS, Gary William Thomas (Poppa) Passed away peacefully 2nd December 2014, at home, after a long struggle. Much loved husband and sparring partner of Ngaire. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Nikki and Pete Norman, Michelle Watts, Craig and Sherry Watts(USA). Much respected stepdad of Terry, and Mike Town, Cherie Easton, and partners. Loved and special Poppa of Maddison Kingi (Perth), Quinn Osborne, Freya, and Nate Norman; Braxton, and Caleb Watts (USA). Loved Grandad of Aryn, Harley, and Joleen Town; Hope Newton, Joe Town (Perth), and Roslin Town (Karatha); Brad Easton, Amber Easton (Perth); and partners. Special great-Poppa of Jade, and Kyle Easton; Taila, and Paige Town; Coby, and Kees Town; MyaRose, and Pearl Newton; Isobella Iemma (Karatha). Loved brother of Terry, and Mike, and friend of Barbara. A service for Gary will be held in the chapel of Morris and Morris Funerals (entrance 17 Western Hills Drive) Whau Valley, Whangarei, at 1:30pm, on Saturday, 6th December 2014, followed by a private cremation. Thanks to the Far North Community Hospice, and North Haven Hospice, staff for their kind and wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, donations (in memory of Gary) to the Far North Community Hospice, PO Box 690, Kaitaia 0441, would be appreciated. Communications to 'The Watts Family', c/- PO Box 8043, Kensington, Whangarei 0145.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Dec. 4, 2014.