Geoffrey Broad Obituary

A big part of our family while you were in upper hutt kids loved your stories, you were a big part of our son bretts funeral service, I will always remember the support you gave our family at our sad time, you will sadly missed by us all, rest in peace.

Dear Father Broad, It feeels like only yesterday (40 years ago) that I was a little girl at St. Annes School in Newtown where I first met you. You came to our house and did jigsaw puzzles with my family and we spent many evenings together. I spent time with you at the Naval Base when I was finding my way in life (I was then 18years old) - that too seemed like yesterday. You called me your 'Blossom' and even when I bumped into you last year at a friend's funeral, you remembered me as Blossom. My regret now is that I didn't know you were ill and I would have loved to have come to visit and spend time with you - sorry I wasn't there for you like you were for me many years ago. You will always hold a special place in my heart. Lots of love, Tamara Saiger #Blossom# xxxx

Father Geoff,
You were my priest as a child and I will never forget you. You gave me my first communion and I was your alter girl. May you rest in peace.

Fr Geoff,
Thank you for everything you did for my family and I. From, baptising me at aged 8 (I was one, if not your first at SFDS in your presence) to doing Poppa's funeral it was your down to earth nature that makes it impossible to forget you. (and of course for giving me that toilet roll to put in the ladies toilet at Poppas funeral ;-) ) . You will always be greatly missed but never forgotten and you are in a much better place now.I will never forget you coming to find me to say hello with that great big smile of yours and always asking about and of me. There will never be another priest like you, you were simply the best, your family must be so proud. Fr Geoff, you will forever be in my thoughts, there were so many great memories. Thank you for being the person you were. You were such a humble person and to say you were a gentle giant really does sum you up perfectly. I just wished I got to see you again after leaving Island Bay 4 years ago because we would always talk and after that baptism we were like mates. Thank you for coming into my life, you will now forever be part of it. Gone but never forgotten. Rest In Peace.

It was a lot of years ago that you helped marry Moe and I. Whilst we haven't seen you in years you were always in our thoughts. RIP Geoff.
I will pass on the sad news to Pete and Cath Stevens in Perth.
Steve and Moe Valentine (Darwin Australia)

Father Geoff, Thanks so much for helping me become a catholic. You were very patient, answering all my questions and giving me time to reflect on your answers. I enjoyed our chats and will always remember them. Thanks also for all your hard work in the Khandallah parish and at St Benedicts. You were always such a gentle giant. God Bless Wendy (and Mark) McGuinness

Fair sailing Padre Geoff, many ex RNZN matelot''s have lost a respected great friend , " X Jacks of NZ"

Thanks for your friendship over 50 years, Geoff. I remember well the night you told me (Jim) that you were thinking of being a priest, and a damn good one you became. Beats banking, eh? Fond memories. RIP.

RIP Father Geoff - Such sad news, such a great man, in statue and in life. We were so blessed to have you in our lives, through Baptism, Marriage and bereavements. You will be greatly missed by the McAndrew Clan - Johnsonville. Teresa Burne (nee McAndrew, Marton)

Father Geoff. You will be having a great time with our Lord now. I am sure he has a special place for you at his table. Please pray for us so we can join you there. Thank you for the gifts of the sacraments you gave our children. Look forward to seeing you again and Newcastle beating Man Utd regularly. Dale, Sarah,Ryan, Jack, Lisa Marie and Grace Imray

Father Geoff - thank you for being our Parish Priest (Khandallah / Ngaio). Thank you also for being a good friend - 'a top bloke', much loved by all.

Paul Kennedy & family
Brisbane (ex Broadmeadows, Wellington)

May you Rest in Peace.Thank you for the Baptisms,the Pool Games,the love friendship,and advice.
Stewart Marija Beba James Zana and little
Marija.

RIP Fr Geoff taken too soon