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Katherine Joy GIBSON

Katherine GIBSON Obituary

GIBSON, Katherine Joy (Joy). Born 17 February 1939, passed away peacefully in her room at the Pupuke Unit of the William Sanders Village on Monday, 5 January 2026 surrounded by family. Joy was the much loved and cherished wife of Tom of 63 years. She was the much loved mother of Bridget, James and Jacinta and grandmother to Lily and MIchael; sister to Joan Weizmann (deceased) and Gerard Clifford. She was a loving and supportive wife, mother and grandmother, treasured by all who knew her, for her interest in other people, her kindness, warmth and quiet strength. The family wishes to express their heart-felt thanks to the staff at the Pupuke Unit of the William Sanders Retirement Village who treated her with respect, kindness and compassion over the last 3 and a half years. Requiem Mass will be held at St Joseph's Church, Takapuna. (Entrance 10 Dominion Street) on Friday, 9 January 2026 at 11am. A private cremation ceremony will be held later in the afternoon at Purewa. To view the service please email [email protected]



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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 7, 2026.

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Simon Gibson

Earlier today

Many happy memories of Joy here in the UK and on our visits to NZ. With love and condolences to Tom and family.
Simon, Anne and all the family. X

Patrick Gibson

Earlier today

Condolences to Tom and the family, May God bless you in this time of sorrow. Rest in peace Joy. Patrick, Barbara and UK Gibson Family.

Pauline Mcbreen

Yesterday

What a Joy she was here and home now in heaven she will be a beautiful Angel
Joy made me feel I belonged with her family
She had a beautiful spirit
Beauty was all the way through.
Love and Hugs to the family
Thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Much love to all
Pauline and Paul

Trish Wagstaff

Yesterday

To Tom and all your family....
My heart goes out to you all with your loss of Joy.
My very sincere condolences.
May Joy rest in peace.
Trish Wagstaff
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Nicola Coldham-Fussell

Yesterday

Condolences to Tom and the family. I was one of the flower-girls at their wedding when I was 6 years old, and still recall the most beautiful elegant bride and the loveliest of wedding days. May Joy rest in peace.
Nicola Coldham-Fussell (daughter of the late Tom and Quita Lynch)

Luke Southorn

January 7, 2026

I have many happy childhood memories of holidays, BBQs and haircuts with Joy and the rest of the Gibson family. Joy was such a warm, kind and generous person. Sending love and condolences to the family at this sad time.

Jerome O'Sullivan

January 7, 2026

Sincere sympathy to the family. Our last meeting was having fish n chips at Geraldine. RIP

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