Gary ASHTON Obituary

Sending you love from our Whanau to yours always but especially now. We are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. Thinking of you all x Paul, Carla, Riley, Bryn and Neive.

Sorry to hear of Gary passing.
Thinking of you all .
Ricki and Ron Neil

Jodie, Kelvin and family.
Sorry to have read of your Dad's passing. Treasure all the memories you have made with him and your families. Take care.
Love Chris and Linda.

To Maureen and Family Thinking About You All At This Time Love From Shelley Paul Sophia And Josh Hastie (Lord)

Maureen.I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts are with you and your lovely family.
Peg Strang

So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Condolences to you all.

Mel and Juane Iwikau

Dearest Aunty Maureen,

I will always remember Uncle Gary and you travelling through to Gisborne to marry Glen and I in 1998, love you both so much for doing that for us.

Moe mai ra Uncle Gary.

Take care, with lots of warm loving thoughts and prayers to both you and your whanau, aroha tino nui from Maree xo

P. S. I still remember Jodi teaching me how to ride a bike in Rangiora:)

I first met Gary 40 years ago through a couple of young fellas who had gravitated to the Salvation Army in Tauranga and brought me along on a trip from Auckland. Although I´m no longer in touch with said young fellas, I adopted Gary, Maureen and Jodi on the spot! And still call them family today. Rest with Michael now honey. Love always to you Maureen, Jodi and family, from Taylor and I in Sydney. You are in our thoughts.

So sorry to hear this sad news, our thoughts are with you Maureen and your family, hugs to you all, such a lovely man, he will be missed by you all, his guidance by many. RIP Gary

To Maureen, Jodi, Vicki and all your extended family. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Sorry we could not be with you all in person today. We watched the live stream and you all did a wonderful job and Gary would be so proud of you all! He was a very special man to everyone. Sending all our love and hugs to you all at this very sad time. xx

Sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So many fond memories of days together at Aro Street many years ago. May God wrap you in His arms and comfort you at this time.

To Maureen, Jodi, Carly and family, what a beautiful service that was. It was so special to see you and the grand kiddies get up and speak of your love for poppa. He was such a special man. Sending all my love and hugs. Belinda xx

So sorry to hear the sad news. Thinking of you with love Maureen. From Sharron Lee.

Deepest sympathy to all with BIG hugs and endless love.
My tears for your great loss.
Wish I had been able to be there. Safe journey Gary.

My sincere condolences to maureen and the wonderful family peter olney perth

Sad news Maureen and family. Memories of times now gone by become easy to recall. A more likeable affable and friendly man would be hard to find. A key strength of his ministry were surely the lessons he learnt from his life experiences which translated to his amazing ability to relate to those he was called on to serve. He was one with us. My sincere condolences to each and every one of you 'The Ashton Family'- May God hold you all in the palm of His hand.

With deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Maureen, Jodi and family during this grieving time. We know our words can't ease your pain but know that we are thinking of you. We hope that the love of family and friends will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. May you find peace and comfort in the cherished memories of Gary. Our hearts are filled with memories of the moments spent with him. Please accept our most heartfelt and deepest condolences.

My deepest condolences to you Maureen remember Gary at Hawera Salvation Army now Promoted To Glory. May God streaked His Loving hands around you all. God Bless
Ben ( Dingo ) Smith ex Salvation Army
Chaplin Maryann Resthome

Sincere love and condolences to you all in the loss of such a loved and respected member of your family and many other families who Gary took under his wing. Such a pillar of strength and respect to many who Gary encountered in his life. A gentle and welcoming man to many who opened his arms to all. Gary was such a gentleman to work beside Sincere love to you all. Trish

Maureen and families our deepest condolences from our family to yours. Gary was an awesome man. May he RIL.

We will always remember the kindness and warmth you showed us from the moment we met you. You welcomed us into your home with open arms and became `Poppa Ashton´ to our kids, something we will forever be grateful for. You were the friendliest man, easy to talk to, gentle in spirit, and someone who never judged. Rest peacefully and know you will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with you all at this incredibly sad time. Mark, Monique, Ethan and Olivia Crawshaw

To Jodi,Kelvin and family. Jodi,your kind words have given much comfort to our family over the years.We are thinking of you now,at your own time of sadness.Much love to you all.From the Hunt,Hardy and Hill families

Gary. Such a smiley, happy friend who could always lift spirits. Filled with kindness, loving and knowledge. You will be missed forever. Much love to you all at this sad time. We will be streaming your service as I'm not well enough to travel at this time, our hearts are with you all.

Condolences to Jodie Kelvin & family. A great man with a big heart & always an ear to lend. Poppa, you loved coming over to the Fonterra Transport Depot & chat with the boys . You would tells stories of your logging days in the big old gear with the big old wood on the back ( luv the photos ). Thank you for your love support & understanding . You were there when we needed you most. Rest in eternal peace & love .

To Maureen and family our warmest thoughts are with you all on the loss of Gary. He was a neat guy never without a smile. Wishing you all comfort and peace now and in the days ahead.
Regards Jenny and Malcolm Greenhill

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all big hugd maureen so glad i haf a chat to gary at the strawberry farm lots of love

Both Gary & Maureen (commonly known to my son Eli & Daughter Jorja) as Hawera Nana & Poppa.
They have been an important part of our lives for 25 years now (heck...has it been that long..!).
To me personally, Gary has been a person that is like a strong kauri tree, wide in girth like a kauri tree (LOL) but an ora about him. He radiant's love, caring and is one of wisdom. Silently spoken and always with a smile or laugh. He has raised his kids with bountiful love of which Jodi has embedded within her children and has been passed onto the Moko's.
I have been very fortunate to have had Gary in my life. Never judgmental...
Although there is a void left with Gary's passing, he has left a legacy within his off-spring that will be cultivated for years to come in future generations.
We share your loss Maureen (Nana) but are fortunate enough to have been welcomed into your family.
We love you and will always love you all.

All our love for you and your family, no words to express the impact you guys had on our family as young Christians xxxx
Love always Mark and Barbara

Our condolences in the loss of your Dad Jodi & Kelvin I remember him as a jolly fellow always with a smile.

To Maureen, Vicki and Jody, My deepest sympathy to you all at the loss of a beloved husband, Father, Father-in law and Granddad. Have many memories of Gary when you lived at 109A Victoria Street when he would come out to teh mailbox or when out on the street in town. Memories live long in the hearts of those he loved and not forgotten. From Brian Harris formerly of Hawera, now in Katikati.

Maureen, Jodi and family.Sincere condolences from Elsie and Jim McFall(now in heaven)and Ann.Thanks you so much for looking after my parents many years ago in Eventide.God bless

Our sincere condolences to Maureen & extended family. We will cherish our memories of Gary from our days in the Naki. The Cousins Family ex Stratford