Thomas GIBSON Obituary

To Tom´s family, his knowledge of the Dairy Industry, farming will be missed. Love for his family and his strong example of faith shared in the church at Kaponga and Stratford will be missed. His regular spot sitting in his chair on a Sunday and seeing him on Friday masses as well. He, will sadly be missed. His leadership with church programs was invaluable. He was a true disciple and an example to us all to keep our faith. Treasure your memories and be there for one another. Know that others love and truely care. Hopefully, that strength will help you in the coming days. Catherine and David Smith, Auroa.

To the Gibson Family
So sorry to hear the loss of your much loved Dad
Have such fantastic memories of Mr and Mrs Gibson growing up in Kapuni Dad and Mum working for them and then moving just down the road such great friends to mum and dad you all became our family Always great support whenever we needed it memories staying at your place with Irene was always such fun times and then Steve working for David on the other farm in Auroa and Tom and Val coming to my wedding such wonderful family friends watching us all grow together
I´m sure dad could tell some great stories of Mr Gibson of the many times he visited your place over all those years!
Sending much love and hugs to you all hold on to all those wonderful memories you had with dad deepest sympathy xx The Fevre Family

To the Gibson family. So, so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Carole and I are away and are disappointed to have missed the funeral. I have so much to thank Tom for and we expiernced so many highs and lows in life together. He was truly a great man in life in general and the dairy industry has so much yo thank him for. On a lighter note he loved to "wind up" Carole and she enjoyed the banter and his booming laugh a fond enduring memory.

Having Just hearing the sad news of Mr Gibsons passing, time stood still for a second and it became another uuugh moment. Growing up with the Gibson family, they to me were the picture of Principled and to me it staryed with Tom. Big, yet quiet and gentle. A huge loss. So I just wanted to convey my love and thoughts to you David, and to Richie, Paul, Mary, Ava. Heartffelt condolences!! What a loss to you the family and to the community. May you find peace in your faith and solace in knowing your dad is now resting.

To the GibsonFamily .Condolences for the loss of your dad.Tom had a fantastic vision and passion for farming.Thoroughly enjoyed the years working with Tom and will miss him dearly,especially his sense of humor .Kind regards Michael & Catherine Gardner

Condolences to the Gibson family on the passing of your Dad & Grandfather, Tom.
He was a great supporter of you all; family, his church, the farming & wider Kaponga/Kapuni community. A great friend & neighbour who touched so many.
He & Val had a great friendship with Mum & Dad.
I remember his presence was always noted at events as quiet but when he laughed it was so great to hear a good chuckle. A lovely man.
May he rest in peace. Kathryn
Upper Hutt

To the Gibson family,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your much loved father.
Thinking of you all at this sad time,
Rosemary Tatham (nee Bolton)

Good neighbor of the late Michael Foskin for the last 50 yrs thank you

Our condolences to all of the Gibson family. Tommy was a humble gentleman, a quiet innovator and huge supporter of the New Zealand dairy industry. A friend to many and supporter of the Kapuni and Kaponga community. Respected friend of the Scott family. Rest in Peace Tommy.
Grant and Gaynor Scott

On behalf of the Kissick family. Apologies for our belated condolences to the Gibson family. We have enjoyed a great lifelong bond with Tom and Val, through the Kapuni community, the Kaponga Parish and everything farming
particularly with Kiwi Dairy Co.
Pam and I appreciated Toms support when we started our farming careers, and fondly remember him calling in home to meet our Kyran and in his words "wet the sprogs head"
Please accept our sincerest sympathy on Tom's passing.

To the Gibson families and to Tom´s sisters, heartfelt sympathy to you at the sad passing of a truly great man. A man who put in 100% in all that he did . We have fond memories of Dad & Father Garty keeping your Dad company on day trips to Wellington when he was on the dairy board and had meetings to attend.
RIP

Sad news with Tom's passing. Memories of those good years of the Kapuni and Kaponga we knew in the 70's. His innovative farming- so ahead of the times- first to hit a 'cow to the acre mark with 400 of each I believe- the yellow Impala zooming around- and the giant gentleman that he was. I can still see he and Val hurrying up the path at St Pat's to to honour a friend. THey were never too busy to take the time to remember and support those who formed 'their' community. Such a neat couple- such a neat family. Rest in peace Tom- we wont meet on the bridge at Stratford's King Edward Park anymore, but the sun will shine gently on your fields, and your Lord will hold you in the palm of his hand.

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Tom was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed.
Lots of love Judy and Deb xx

To Tom and his family,
He will be missed so much love him darely glad he is at peace

Dear Mary,Paul,Ava,David and Richard offering our heartfelt condolences at the loss of a dearly loved father-
a man of great humility, kindness and integrity.He was also a man of great foresight,courage and wisdom who was much respected for his involvement in public life and his help to those in need.
He will be remembered with love by all the lives he gently touched.
Rest in Peace Tom
God Bless Helen Hermann(Tauranga) and family

Our thoughts go out to the Gibson family. I´m glad I called in last week and had a great catch up with Tom chatting about old times. We learnt a lot from a highly knowledgeable Man in the 20 years of employment with Tom and Val. Won´t forget the good memories we had on the farm. What a great man.

Deepest sympathy to the family. Tom and Val were wonderful employers. We have many fond memories. Tom´s red overalls, the Red Wine from Uruguay, Poor man´s Steak (mince) and always up for a chat over an extremely strong coffee. Thinking of you all

It is so sad to see such a giant of a man pass from us.
All of Tom & Val´s family will be so proud of their dad who has been a massive contributor to the Kaponga/Kapuni community.
He was always a great supporter to our family as we grew up and worked alongside with Tom and his farming enterprises.
Tom is remembered fondly for his great involvement in the local Kapuni School and local church at Kaponga.
We drove by the family home on Manaia Road just last Friday and talked about the fond memories of working with Tom on the farm.
Our special condolences go to the family from Murray & Jocelyn Cameron & family - Nelson.

Marianne Pat and Helen and the Gibson family. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Merv and Lorraine Hall

Our condolences Mary, Paul, Ava, Dave, Ric and your families. Your Dad was a great guy and the friendship between our families has and always will be enjoyed and appreciated. Our kids second home. A self made and family orientated man who along with Val had high principles and together brought up a lovely family.
A stalwart of farming , helping young people, the Dairy industry and the Jersey breed. Rest in peace with Val.
Bill & Sybil Laurence
Christchurch.

Deepest sympathy to all the extended Gibson Families.
Tom was a farming leader, a great director of the Dairy industry and strong and honest community person.
His involvement in Healthcare was very insightful.
RIP Tom
He will be sadly missed by all whom work with him.
Regards
Shane and Cathy Ardern

My deepest Sympathy to you all at this sad time. Your father was a wonderful loyal person, and our families have had many memories over the years.
Prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Eileen Crowley (Wellington)

Dear Marianne, Helen, Trish, and the Gibson family, please accept my deepest condolences. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Our condolences to the Gibson family from Joe&Sandra Hiestand Cambridge

Condolences to the Gibson Family.We have great memories of the good times when living in the Kapuni Distinct when I was working for The Lactose Company from 1960 to 1973. RIP Tom
Garry & Llanys Hogan

In the evening of his life I came to know Tom as a man of wisdom, faith, prayer and daily Mass. May he now rest in peace. Father Arthur Toothill sm

Our thoughts are with you all at this time, we can recall many fond memories of Mr & Mrs Gibson over the years and the friendship between our two families. RIP Mr Gibson regards Leo Bell and Karen Nuku (nee Bell)

My first employer, family friend, introduced me to percolated coffee, gentle and humble, kind and caring , and a man of strong faith. Rest in peace.
Our love and condolences to all the family members. Beautiful memories.

Condolences to the Gibson family. Tom will be missed by many. I had the pleasure of working for Tom in the early 1980´s. He had so much vision and farmed ahead of the times. There were many good conversations with Tom and Val over the evening dinner that Val always prepared.
Brendan & Helen Kelly