John FLETCHER Obituary

We were shocked and saddened by the news of Gavin's sudden passing. He was always a true gentleman and we will always value the last time he was in Ngongotaha and spent some time with us. Condolences to you Lorraine, and your family. Lynda and John.

Hello Lorraine,
Six of us from the Watercolour Society went to Gavin's funeral. We are all shocked and hope friends and family are supporting you. We had a period of silence remembering his support and contribution to the Society and everyone sends condolences to you and your lovely family.

Lorraine,

David and I were very shocked to hear of your sad loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you from England.
Penny and David Walter

Dear Lorraine and family
We were saddened to hear of Gavin's untimely death and wish to extend our very sincere sympathies. We very much enjoyed our contacts with him and know how much he will be missed by so many.
Ruth & Bill Smellie

Gavin has been a great stalwart in the Auckland Watercolour Society and in Joanne Mortimore's art classes which is where I met him. We shall miss his company. Condolences to Gavin's family. Diana Grant-Mackie

Have just arrived home from Hawkes Bay and learnt the sad news about Gavin. Unfortunately I won't be able to attend his funeral. Gavin was a good friend at Kings. I stayed at his batch at Ngongotaha for several days and he joined my father and me on a couple of trips to Mt. Egmont. We also ran against each other in the 440yds and were in the same relay team over the same distance. They were great days and great memories. We had a good catch-up at the last Kings reunion. My sincere sympathy and condolences to the family.
- Alex Parton.

Farewell Gavin. I never got the chance to tell you how much I respected you as a painter or how I felt you should be the President of the Auckland Watercolour Society which is where you really belonged.
I also respected you as a gentle man who had courage, a rare thing in these times.
I think we have all suffered a great loss.
Take care up there.

Dear Lorraine & Family,

We also lost touch over the years, but recent dialogue with Gavin brought to mind his presence; always a gentle-man, and a gentleman and a good friend. Our sympathy to you all.

Bryan & Annette Ferneyhough (from France)

Dear Lorraine,

Very sad to hear that Gavin is no longer with us. I remember him well and how he visited Malcolm frequently during his illness. A very kind man. My deepest sympathy to you and the family.
Stella Boles

Dear Lorraine
We lost touch over the past few years but thought of you and Gavin many times. He was every inch a gentleman and a good friend who will be sadly missed. Kingsley & Julie Light

Gavin was always a loyal, contributing, fun member of The Breakfast Club. His many years with us were always a delight and we rued the days when he went fishing instead! Like you Lorraine, we will miss him.
Ron

Farewell GAVIN. After you conned me into becoming the Chairman of CBIP I did enjoy (& value) my 15 years with the HERA spin-off. Your enthusiam, high energy and positive approach still make me smile. Gavin you were a GOOD BUUGER and will be missed by all who knew you. Gary O'Keeffe

DearLorraine
I cannot believe your happy lively good natured man has gone.
My kind thoughts and loving prayers go to you and all the family from the UK

Lesley