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Jacob GUNNELL Obituary

GUNNELL, Jacob Martin. Age 24 He was so full of life and filled the lives of many. Tragic accident took him away far too soon. Beloved son of Shelley O'Dwyer and Gerard Gunnell (Hyme) and older brother to Thomas. Our service for Jacob will be held Saturday 7th January, 11am, at St Francis & All Souls Catholic Church - 2a Albert Rd, Devonport followed by burial.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 4, 2023.

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Karen England

January 17, 2023

Shelley, Hyme and Thomas,
I am so sorry to hear the heartbreaking news about Jacob. Sending you love, Karen England

Robyn

January 8, 2023

Dear Shelley and family
I haven´t known you long Shelley, however I wanted to send my deepest condolences to you all. Heartbreaking.
Robyn x

Fran MacGeorge

January 8, 2023

Dear Hyme, Shelley and Thomas
Our thoughts are with at this very sad time of great loss. Jacob was a wonderful young man and he will forever be in our hearts.
Love from the MacGeorge Family

Fran MacGeorge

January 8, 2023

karen meehan

January 7, 2023

loved nephew of karen in Timaru.
Jacob will be missed by all. Rest in Peace sweet angel xxx

Melissa Boshier

January 7, 2023

So very very sorry Shelley. No words. The worst thing that could befall any of us. Thinking of you xxxx
Melissa

Fr Christopher Brady

January 6, 2023

Jacob, man what a shock! You were always the "leader of the pack". Your astuteness, loyalty, and dedication was an inspiration to others You were the best! Working with you at St. Francis de Sales Church was an honour. I pray you are now with your Loving Lord. BIg hugs to your loving family.
Your brother in Christ,
Fr Christopher Brady.

Caroline

January 6, 2023

Dearest Shelley, Hyme and Thomas. My heart breaks hearing this unimaginary sad news. Devastating to lose a child, no words. Sending love and strength to you all at this sad and difficult time.

Rachael McGuckian

January 6, 2023

Shelley, Hymie and Thomas, so so saddened by this news, I know how close you all are a family, this leaves much heartache. Sending all the hugs I can, prayers too. Kia kaha.

Rebekah Nolan

January 5, 2023

Sending strength and love to you Shelley, Hyme, Thomas and family on the passing of your beautiful boy Jacob.

Rebekah, Ophelia, Jake, Will & Honor

Nicole

January 5, 2023

Shelley, Hyme and Thomas, we are so sorry for your heartbreaking loss, words seem so inadequate but we are thinking of you all. Shelley you are such a wonderful mum, so many memories of you and the boys at St Leos and down at Bath Street. Much love, Nicole, Pete, India, Charlie and Freddy.

Justine

January 5, 2023

Dearest Shelley, Hyme and Thomas,
Lots of love to you all in our heart xxxx

Kerri

January 5, 2023

Shelley, there are no words right now that will help you with your immense loss. Just know there are so many who are thinking of you & your family. Sending you the biggest hug.

Lianne Christall

January 5, 2023

Dearest Shelley, Hyme & Thomas we are so sorry of the loss of Jacob. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Deepest condolences. RIP beautiful Jacob

Rosalind Usherwood

January 5, 2023

Dear Shelley, Hyme and Thomas.
We were so shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic loss of Jacob. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Much love to you all
Rosalind, Amy and Monty Usherwood

Claudia Mouw Smith

January 5, 2023

Dear Shelley, Hyme and Thomas,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I will miss Jacob at his classes and his cheekiness.
Sending you all lots of love and hugs at this time.

Lots of love,
Claudia x

Tracy xx

January 5, 2023

Shelley. Giving you the biggest hug right now. Thinking of you as such a proud Mum.

Gaynor Stanley

January 5, 2023

Dear Shelley, Hyme and Thomas, we're immensely sorry you must endure the loss of your lovely Jacob. Sending love and hugs, Gaynor, Chris, Luca and Evie

Joel Barr

January 5, 2023

Dear Shelley, Hyme and Thomas,

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. We are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Jacob. Praying for comfort, love and strength for your family.

Joel and Jess Barr

Sophia Christina

January 5, 2023

Absolutely heart breaking news. Rest in peace love x

Ana Lockyer

January 4, 2023

Dear Shelley, Hyme and Thomas ... words cannot express the sadness we felt hearing this tragic news. Our love and condolences with you all, and may Jacob live on in spirit through you all and in your memories for everything great he has achieved. Stay strong as you prepare to celebrate his life too early, too soon. Hugs from the Ana, Jon, Madison, Francesca and Katarina xxx

Francisca Knottenbelt

January 4, 2023

Dear Shelley, Hyme and Thomas.
Our hearts are filled with sadness for you. We are so sorry for your loss. Francisca, Alexander, Luke, Anneke and Veronique.

Jane Lowe

January 4, 2023

We will miss Jacob at 6am sprint classes! I always admired his endurance. We are thinking of you all at this very difficult time. Greg & Jane Lowe

Greg & Jane Lowe

January 4, 2023

We will miss Jacob at the Thursday 6am spin class! I always admired his endurance! Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time

Sam & Samantha Barr

January 4, 2023

Dear Hyme, Shelly & Thomas,

We are so saddened to hear of this tragic news.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this challenging time.

With love,
Sam & Samantha

Trish marsden

January 4, 2023

Dear Shelley, Hyme and Thomas. So shocked and saddened to the news about Jacob. I remember us being pregnant with our boys together and how proud you were of him. Such a beautiful spirit that he had about him. Thinking of you all with much love and sympathy.
Trish, Andy, Emma and Michael Marsden

Janine Barr

January 4, 2023

Dear Shelley Hyme and Thomas. No words can describe the deep sadness and pain we have in our hearts for you all. I remember like yesterday the day your Jacob was bornHe brought so much joy and was so well loved.
Our hearts are with you
Janine and Paul x

Firkin Family

January 4, 2023

Sending all our love Shelley, Hyme and Thomas. No words can adequately describe our sorrow for the loss of your beloved Jacob. Megan, Paul, Phoebe and Cooper

Krys M Connolly

January 4, 2023

Dear Shelly hyme and Thomas , have just read of the tragic loss of Jacob , no words can Eva comfort a parents and siblings heart at this time , of loss , our thoughts and love are with you all bless love the Connolly´s xx

Dave Fermah

January 4, 2023

Hi shelley and Hyme
So shocked and sad to hear the news. Thinking of both of you at this time. Take care.
Dave and Megan fermah.

Annie and Alex Porteous

January 4, 2023

Shelley and Hymie, Alex and I are so terribly sorry for the loss of your beautiful son Jacob. Such devastating news. Big hugs to both of you and Thomas. XXX

Madelene and Merv Strong

January 4, 2023

Dear Shelly, Shyne and Thomas,
Your cousin Karen told us of your tragic loss. We feel deep sadness in our hearts for you all at this time and send our sincerest condolences .
Madelene and Mervyn Strong

Karen Spires

January 4, 2023

Karen Spires

January 4, 2023

Karen Spires

January 4, 2023

Karen Spires

January 4, 2023

We are devastated Shelley, Hyme and Thomas

Jon & Livi Kitson-Clark

January 4, 2023

Dear Shelley, Shyne and Thomas,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sending you all lots of love and here if you need any assistance.

Jon & Livi

julie fogarty

January 4, 2023

Dear Shelley, Hyme and Thomas, Our sincere condolences, thoughts and love are with you at this very sad time..Julie, Sean, Adam and Ciara .. x

Ben Plummer

January 4, 2023

I always loved the big smile he´d great you with. A true gentleman, a proud son and brother. A terrible loss to his family. My deepest condolences.

Colin and Fay

January 3, 2023

Dear Hyme, Shelley and Thomas,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Sending love to you all.
Colin and Fay

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