Gavin THORLEY Obituary

Our thoughts are with you and your family Heather.

11 years Gavin's junior, and growing up in Paekakariki its fair to say he was probably my first sporting idol. Trying to match that giant stride on the beach, seeing him pushing the milk trolley, and running with him at harriers. Many fond memories,R I P Gavin, condolences to the family.

Heather and family


Dot joins me in sending sympathy and condolences following Gavin´s passing.

We were able to watch the live stream of the funeral service and heartened at the wonderful tributes that everyone made.

It was a fantastic demonstration of the love and respect that envelops your family and which you and Gavin can have great pride in leaving as your legacy.

He will remain in my memory as a very pleasant and capable person with extraordinary running talent and love for family.

With best wishes

Peter and Dot

To Heather and family
I remember Gavin answered an ad we put on the local radio for volunteers for Kapiti Special Olympics and he came on board and gave his time and leadership to the club for many years. A lovely man. He will be missed by many .

My condolences to Heather and family , so sad to read of Gavin's passing RIP Gavin

RIP Gavin Kia kaha Heather & whanau x
Lovely memories from Kapiti Harrier days

Sorry to hear about Gavin. He was an inspiration in my running career. Always encouraged me.

Fare well to a fallow Olympian.
Many good memories of running with you , or more correctly . running behind you as most of us did.

For Heather and family,

I have many good memories of Gavin as he rose through the ranks of athletics and harriers finally achieving what other runners only dream about.
THE OLYMPICS.

I was part of a group of harriers from Wellington who on Sunday mornings, leading up to the Wellington champs, would travel to Queen Elizabeth Park to train. We would meet up with Gavin and have a good work out.

Gavin and Kapiti Harriers promoted a race/relay in Paekakariki . We loved to participate in this event many times over the years.

Gavin's father was always there helping.
I also recall Gavin's brothers in the sport.

My sympathy to Heather and family. Gavin will be missed very much.

My deepest Condolences Heather and family , thinking of you & will think of you tomorrow while you farewell your Husband , Friend & Father.

Gavin, my memories of you are of someone clever, thoughtful, practical and kind. Unassuming, just showing up to help, generous with your time. And seeing you with your grandsons made my heart happy. I am grateful to have known you.
Heather, Clare, Raymond and Juliet and the children - may you comfort each other and take courage from your good memories.
With love,
Adrienne

So sorry for your loss Heather. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Much love
Judy Atkinson

Our deepest sympathy to Heather and family.

Gavin and Heather were so welcoming to NZ and Kapiti Harriers to us as new arrivals from England. Gavin was such a modest and kind man especially for someone who had reached the top level of athletics. One of life's gentlemen.
Nigel and Pat Power

We'll remember Gavin as a great human being with attributes that were worth sharing - gentlemanly, kind, generous and talented. He will leave a big hole in the Thorley family but fill it with amazing memories.
Lindsay's parting comment is that he will always remember those skinny legs from behind in races!

Deepest sympathy and much sadness at the loss of dear, kind Gavin! But happy memories of a visit to my home in Munich, when we took a walk around the Olympic Stadium, where he took part in the Games in 1972. I loved his enthusiasm for architecture and art, and his commitment to inspiring teenagers to run in the Special Olympics. Gavin was such a special person and will be very much missed by many!

Gavin was incredibly courteous, generous and kind and if everyone had even a fraction of his qualities the world would be a much better place

Sorry to read the sad news. Gavin was our Property Team Manager in New Plymouth and many of us shared his interest in running.

Sorry to hear the news Gavin was such a humble guy for all his running achievements and great mentor at Kapiti Harriers.

Dear Heather and family.
Our earliest memories of Gavin go back to the Wellington Harrier scene in the seventies. I true inspiration to many runners over his lifetime.
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Kind regards

My sympathy to family. Have fond memories of the Thorley families involvement at the Owairaka Harrier Club in the 80s. RIP

Heather words are not enough to express the sorrow I feel for you all. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Condolences to you and your family Heather.
Thank you for your contribution and time for construction of the College School Marae in days gone by.

Deepest sympathies to dear Heather and family. Thinking of you all with much love.

My condolences to everyone.
Blessings
Melanie Carpenter

To Heather, Clare & family,
With our deepest sympathy.
Elspeth & David Brazier