Gerald CRAIKE Obituary

Our heartfelt condolences to Gerald's family. One of the 'nice guys' and a true gentleman. Rest in love Gerald xx

Watching the love Uncle Gerald has for Aunty Jeanette. Also for David,Debbie and Suelena and his girls, Laura,Emma,Jessica and Danielle. When Uncle Gerald hugged you, he engolfed you with love. His greeting was `hello sweetie´. Not having him in this world will be heart breaking.He and Aunty Jeanette watched over all of his brothers and sisters families. Visiting us all on a regular basis regardless of where in the world they were.Truly exceptional.Recently driving to Papamoa with Uncle, I asked why he sold his house he had there, he said there was no sense of community sweetie. Jeanette and I have to have a community. And what a community and a following he and Aunty Jeanette have had. They are both loved by the village and every community from Beachlands to Tauranga. Uncle Gerald you are loved by so many, your courage in the end was extraordinary. Geoff,Aliese,Sam and I will miss you so very much. Sending love from Janine