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1945
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2020
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Gary KENNY Obituary
9.07.1945 - 6.03.2020
Died at Wellington Hospital following a tragic traffic accident, and one last helicopter ride. Gary is the dearly loved husband of Valerie, and adored father of Deborah, David (17.04.1966 - 31.12.1980), Rachel, and Adelle. Loved and respected father-in-law of Stephen Gullery and Steve Black, and the cherished Grandad and Task Master of Jerard, Shannon, Liam, Eilish, Aden, and Neo. Great-Grandad of, and ginger-beer supplier to, Casey, Ruby B, Madison, Ruby G, (and two imminent baby girls). Gary is also a dear friend and mentor to many. Messages may be sent to 27 Boons Valley Road, Picton 7220. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Life Flight Trust, Picton Fire Brigade, and St John Marlborough. A funeral service for Gary will be held at the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, Shelley Beach, Picton, at 2.30pm, Friday, March 13.
Memories and Condolences
for Gary KENNY
14 Entries
April 8, 2020
Valerie and family,
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Sincere heartfelt sympathy. Lyn Holdaway. Blenheim.
March 13, 2020
Absolutely terrible news. Jan and My deepest sympathy in your tragic lose . Our thoughts are certainly with you through this horrible time.Gary will remembered as a very special person that gave so much to Picton and the Sounds....Sincere sympathy Allan and Jan Graham
Jarrod Coburn
March 13, 2020
All our hearts are with you. Jarrod, Erin and the Portia team.
Robyn Barclay
March 13, 2020
To Val and family,
Thinking of you at this very sad time
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March 13, 2020
To Valarie and family
We have been shocked and saddened to hear the news of Gary's death. He was a great man for the Picton community and we all loved working with him.
The team from Sea-Tow Auckland
March 12, 2020
What a man... the family man who helped and advised many. May he rest in peace.
Tane and Adee
Heather Thomson
March 12, 2020
Our thoughts are with you all.
Graeam and Heather Thomson and family.
March 11, 2020
To Valerie and family .
We were so shocked and saddened to learn of Gary's accident and passing , he was a friend to many and will be forever missed .Our sincere condolences to you all .Vicki & Brent Rule
Sandy Powis
March 11, 2020
Valery, Ed and I were stunned by the news. We have fond memories of both of you when we built our house in Careys Bay. To us Gary was the Schumacher of fork life drivers.To you and all the family please accept our deepest sympathy. Sandy and Ed.
JENNY Wills
March 11, 2020
To Valerie and family
Very shocked and saddened to hear of Gary's tragic accident. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Kindest regards
Jenny Wills
March 11, 2020
To Val and family, So sorry to hear of Gary's passing, prayers and sympathy to you all. Love Jocelyn and Jim MacDonald Melbourne.
Keith Ingram
March 11, 2020
To Valerie and family please accept our deepest condolences to you all on the untimely and sad loss of Gary. Another industry log has fallen, for he will be sorely missed in the Marlborough maritime community. Kind regards. Keith and Vivienne Ingram. Professional Skipper magazine.
Myrna Stewart
March 11, 2020
I am so sorry I missed out Adelle,
Love to you all. Myrna xx
Myrna Stewart
March 11, 2020
Dear Valerie, Deborah, David and families
I am so very sorry to hear of Gary's tragic passing. My sincere sympathy,and loving thoughts are with you all in your sorrow. Myrna Stewart xxx (was Mason)
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