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Richard GIBSON Obituary

GIBSON, Richard Eric. Of Palmerston North, formally of Hawera. Suddenly but peacefully at home on Tuesday May 9th 2023. Aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Joy for 40 years. Treasured Dad of Susanna and Mike Booth. Cherished Grandad of Briar, Bella and Ruby. Respected oldest brother of Ralph and Janice, Ruth and Bruce McBeth, Paul and Jane, Peter (late), Andrew (late) and Anne and Deborah and Grant Meads. Brother in law of Eion and Lois and Annette and Michal. A very special Uncle to all his nieces and nephews and a friend to many. A service for Richard will be held on Monday the 15th May 2023 at 1pm at the Palmerston North Conference and Function Centre, 354 Main Street, Palmerston North 4410 Burial will be on Tuesday 16th May 2023 at 1 pm at Hawera Cemetery, Corner Gladstone and High Street, Hawera Messages to PO Box 14128, Longburn, Manawatu, 4866. All welcome.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on May 13, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
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Derryn and Keith Whyte Christchurch

May 25, 2023

Sending our deepest sympathy to the Gibson and Meads family

Maxine and Trevor Mulligan

May 16, 2023

Dear Joy and Susanna and family,
It is with sadness that we have learn't of Richard's death on Tuesday. He was a true gentleman and highly respected by all of us at the MWC A&P.
We enjoyed working with him, and his wisdom and advice was always invaluable.
Our deepest sympathy to you all.
We were unable to share the service for him with you as I have been in hospital for surgery, only returning home that day; but our thoughts are with you.
I have such great memories of working with you Joy as well doing the floral arrangements. They were good times.
Kindest regards to you all,
Trevor and Maxine Xxxxx

William Aull

May 15, 2023

Rest easy Richard, peace be with you always, Amen... the attendance today just shows us how many souls you have touched, bless your soul..

Denis Olds

May 15, 2023

Thinking of you all today as you lay our good friend Richard to rest. We look forward to the day when our spirits will meet again and there will be no more partings! May you know the comfort only our Heavenly Father can give..
Sending all our love from across the sea...
Lynette and Denis Olds

Tom and Glennyse Stone

May 14, 2023

To Joy, Susanna and family and extended Gibson and McKinnon families. Our sincere sympathy in the sad lose of Richard. A deeply respected friend.

Doug & Wendy Wood

May 14, 2023

Sincere condolences to all for the loss of a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
We are thinking of you all at this sad time.

Ross and Jan Dunlop

May 14, 2023

To Joy and Gibson family.Deepest Sympathy to you all for the loss of Richard.A stalwart of Egmont A and P Association and a true dairy man who was known for his knowledge and high producing stock.

Doug Workman

May 14, 2023

So sorry to to get this news, thinking of all the family at this sad time as you prepare to celebrate Richard's life. He was a real gentleman and community man who always had time to stop and chat. We will miss you, rest in peace.
Doug & Pam Workman

Peter Harper

May 13, 2023

Thoughts with family, thinking of you all. Mum and dad had a lot time for Richard.
Peter and Tania Harper

Shirley Weel

May 13, 2023

To joy an Susanna our deepest sympathies to you both
Shirley an andre weel

Graham Johnson

May 13, 2023

To the Gibson family,we were saddened to learn of Richard's passing.Richard was a great advocate for the Jersey cattle breed and A&P shows and had a very successful three years as President of the Egmont A&P Assn.He had a sound knowledge of the dairy industry and had a common sense approach to life.Our heartfelt sympathy.Sharon and Graham Johnson.

Clare & Bryan Martin

May 13, 2023

To Joy, Susanna, Ralph, Ruth, Paul. Deborah and Families please accept our deepest sympathy at the sad loss of your much loved Richard. May memories of happier times help you now .

Greg & Carolyn Alexander

May 12, 2023

Sending our thoughts & condolences Joy & family.
Gibson cows have been a huge asset to our herd over the years.
RIP Richard

Diane Jellyman

May 12, 2023

Sorry to hear of Richard's passing. Sending our sympathies.
Diane and Jock Jellyman
Oamaru

Brian Fletcher

May 12, 2023

Deepest condolences to yourself Joy .susanna and family . Brian fletcher ..karere road

Russell and Deb's Murphy

May 12, 2023

To Joy and the extended Gibson families, our thoughts are with you at this time

Egmont A&P Association

May 12, 2023

Sincere condolences to Joy and family, the Egmont A & P Association wish to acknowledge the passing of our past president Richard Gibson;1994 - 1997.

Jill Cranston

May 12, 2023

Joy and Family
My sincere condolences to you all. Treasure and remember all the good times you had as a family.

Deepest Sympathy
Jill Cranston

Dianne Hopkins

May 12, 2023

To Joy and Susanna and family. My deepest sympathy to you all. A true gentleman and a much loved family man. My love to you all
Dianne Hopkins and Angela.

Andrew j

May 12, 2023

Sorry to hear of your loss of Richard, have great memories from my younger days of milking cows during my holidays with you guys. He will be missed

Faye Phillips

May 12, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bob and Merlene Harris

May 12, 2023

To Joy, Susanna and family, sending deepest sympathy and love from across the sea. Richard was a true gentleman, and he has left a wonderful testimony of a faithful life well lived. Fond memories...
Bob and Merlene Harris, Brisbane, Australia.

Ian & Frances Jenkins

May 12, 2023

Sending our love and support to you Joy and all the family.
Treasure all the memories and keep strong for each other.
It was lovely to see you both when you visited earlier this year.

Laurence. Mahony

May 12, 2023

Very sorry to hear of Richard passing. A very nice man. Condolences. To all family

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Memorial Events
for Richard GIBSON

May

15

Service

1:00 p.m.

Palmerston North Conference and Function Centre

354 Main Street, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui

May

16

Burial

1:00 p.m.

Hawera Cemetery

Cnr Gladstone and High Street, Hawera, Manawatu-Wanganui

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