Kenneth GARDNER Obituary

Im sorry I couldn´t be there to celebrate Uncle Kens´s life. Condolences to the family, lots of love. Ill never forget staying at his house as a kid and especially him playing the pipes at my wedding as it was so special something we knew was so hard for him to do, such a kind and special man xx

I grew up in the Kaponga district and have recently returned to Taranaki prior to Covid. Childhood memories of Ken and His brood of Boys. Solid Bloke, and an awesome Family. So you can amigine how deflated I am to hear just this morning that He had passed last week. My heart goes out to Richie, willie John and Mike, with whom I played rugby at Kaponga and their respective Families. Love and Respect Just remember - there is still only 99 wheel barrows in a truck load of concrete .... lol

Thoughts are with you Michael, Catherine and girls. May your dad rest in peace

To William, Clare, Richard, Michael, John and families.
Deepest sympathy to you all at this very sad time.
We have very fond memories of both your mum and dad from our Riverlea days when we were renting your grand father's house.
Opening the windows at night to listen to your dad practising the bag-pipes after milking was always a joy for us then there was the occasion (only once) when Doug had to come over to the house to wake the boys up for milking after a party down by the river when mum and dad were away... lol) not to mention our school days at Riverlea. Our families go back a long way.
Another stalwart gone but never forgotten.

My Deepest Sympathy to You all on Uncle Ken's passing. He was gentle, loving, and many, many more gifts he had. He was a true gentleman a gift from God. I am sorry I didn't come up to you Anna, William, Clare, Richard, Micheal, at the funeral. Uncle Ken would have been so proud of his family, and grandchildren & friends how you all gave him a fantastic send-off. We are getting over COVID. It was great having the Highland Pipe Band bring Uncle Ken into Church and taking him to his final resting place. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Lots of love.

Deepest sympathy to all the family from Raewyn (née Wallis)and Pat Bishop

Our thoughts are with you all through this difficult time.

We (Gloria and I) are thinking of you at this sad time. Great family memories growing up in Taranaki. I'll be 86 in October. My dad was Cyril (Scanlon ) Photo was taken at cousin Lola's 90th
a few years ago. The last time I saw Ken.

We are so sad that we are not able to be with you at Ken´s farewell. He was one of life´s true Gems and we will miss him so much. Our love to Anna and to all loved ones on Ken´s life Judy and Bill

my sincere condolences for the sad loss of your father. may the memories you have help you through this sad time. God Bless

So sorry to hear of Ken's passing. He was a lovely man, always friendly, with a ready smile. Love & prayers to all the family. Cherish his memory.
Hazel Probyn (nee Gardner) & family

Heartfelt sympathy in your loss of Ken, we will remember him fondly as a friend and member of Auroa Highland Pipe Band. His laughter, wisdom, advice and thoughtfulness are all gifts of his love for you all as a family to treasure, RIP Ken

Our deepest sympathy to you all. Remembering very fond memories of my cousin Ken. He was very caring, quiet and gentle. Whenever the pipe band arrived we always looked out for him with pride.
Love Alison & Max Sayer
My parents were Allan & Edna Cleaver

Deepest sympathy to All the Gardner family at this time of Ken´s passing, following his long illness. He his now at peace. Sympathy to Anna also. Rosemary and John

Dear Anna and family
It is with sorry that we read of Ken´s passing.
He will be dearly missed by all.
Kind Regards
Gary & Bronie Pigott

To William & Megan, John & Megan & all of the Gardner family, we are thinking of you all at this sad time and send our sincere condolences.
Kind Regards.

To Richard & Maree. Sending our love and support to all the family. Treasure all the memories and stay strong for one another.

To Willie, Clare, Richard, Michael, John and families

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Gardner, we will always have such fond memories of our families growing up together at Riverlea, our thought´s and love are with you all

Doug & Ana Hill and Family

So sorry to hear of Ken's passing. You are all in our thoughts at this sad time.

To Clare, Andy and all of your family. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Sad to see Ken's notice in the paper. Memories of years past drift across the page now. Good days- Kaponga days. Ken was piper for me at so many services as we honoured our elders. Now we are the 'Elders'. My condolences to you all- may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

GARDNER, Kenneth James:
New Plymouth Pakeke Lions Club notes with sadness the passing of our valued Member Ken Gardner. Our sincere condolences to Anna and Ken's Family.
G Marx, Secretary.

KAPONGA

GARDNER, Ken:
Service number 594921. The Kaponga RSA acknowledges the passing of our Service member, Ken Gardner. Deepest sympathy to Anna and all of Ken's family.
A Abbott - President