Ronald AVERY Obituary

To Ron and all his family and friends, please know that we, in New York, mourn the loss of Ron..
My family expresses our condolences to you.. Following Jewish custom, we wish you a long life.
Ron and I grew up together as kids. He lived at the foot of Omana Ave and I lived at the top of the Ave.. As kids, we spent much time together, joshing and joking with each other and our other friends, (including Nev Gladding noted below). We wiled away many hours, we romping around the slopes of Mount Eden, and Auckland and generally did what young kids did in those days.. I fondly remember how kind his father was to me (he always had large American cars), his mother (who was always concerned that we would lead Ron astray!!), Bob (who was a few years older than us and not part of our "team") and Deidre (who always wanted to run with us boys). Ron and I went to different schools and we both went our separate ways, but we nevertheless stayed strong friends throughout our lives over the next 70 years.
A couple of years ago when I was visiting Auckland, I felt the need to meet with him again after all those years (I had moved overseas in 1969) and we had a long lunch in an Auckland cafe reminiscing about our times as kids, his Army career, his work in jewelry, my life overseas, and particularly, our families. We expressed how lucky that we had been to have had such great and full lives, and how our families had brought us so much joy. Unlike our parents' generation, our generation had had no Depression, no world conflagrations, and general world peace. On top of that, we had the Beatles!!! We promised that whoever went first, the other would tell the world of how much joy we both had had in life, and how blessed we had been with our families.
Well, Ron, you old bugger, you went first.. you always were quicker than me (you were a couple of years older than me) at doing things ..
To me, our friendship will last forever...
Save some space for me...
Sail on... .
Joel Robinson

My very
best to Carolyn at this time.
Ron my old friend, we shared a lot in our teenage years that will never be forgotten.
Thanks for all those good memories.
See you on the other side mate.
Nev

Dearest lifelong friends for 60 years, sharing many special moments that we will forever cherished , missed mostly will be Ron´s wonderful little chuckle sharing jokes and stories. Our family offer all our love and support to Carolyn, Brett and family. Louise and Jarrod, Desley and Dave. Rest in Peace Ron for a life enjoyed and shared with so many. Alex and Mary Carpenter

Deepest sympathy to Carolyn, Desley, Dave and families. Thinking of you all. Nina Barnao

Huge condolences to you all.
Ron was a major part of my life at Avery Wallace many years ago.
My thoughts are with you all.
Sending lots of love

Avery, Ronald Athol. Loved brother and best friend to Robert (recently deceased). Brother in law to Julie.
Best Uncle to Vianne, Ronelle, Luke and families.
Thank you for your kindness and support. We will miss you.

Ron Avery died on Saturday

Ron Avery died on Saturday.

I served my apprenticeship at Avery Wallace and was there for many years. Had a lot of great times with Ron, Kirk, and Graham. A fantastic boss and great mentor. Condolences to the family.
Wayne Ashton

AVERY, Ronald Athol. Passed away peacefully on Saturday November 2nd. An adored brother and brother-in-law of Desley and David Moselen. A much loved uncle of Mark and Sally. A life well lived.