Simon GIBSON Obituary

GIBSON, Simon James (Simon). Passed away peacefully on 22 July 2020 at Waiatarua Mercy Parklands, Ellerslie. Deeply loved husband of Faye for 58 years. Much loved Dad and Father-in-law of Deborah and Mark Darling, Andrea and Tony Colby, Brendon Gibson and Deb Chambers, Katherine Gibson and Keith McLaughlin. Loving Pop of Sam, Alex, Emily, Anna, James, Rebecca, Matthew, Luca, Oliver, Alice and Julia. Loved Son of the late James and Patricia (N?e Lynch) Gibson and Brother of Patricia, Mary, Tom, Anne and Helen and the late Katherine and Cecelia. A loving Husband, Father, Father-in-law, Pop, Brother and Uncle who is deeply loved and will be missed. He is also remembered as a friend, colleague, coach and mentor to many. A true Marist Man. Special thanks to the community of Mercy Parklands for their care, compassion and love during Dad's final journey. In lieu of flowers you are invited to make a donation in Dad's memory to Mercy Parklands, Private Bag, 28902, Remuera 1541. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 19 Banff Avenue, Epsom on Monday 27 July 2020 at 11am. Communications to The Gibson Family, PO Box 99558, Newmaket 1149.