Vaughan GARRETT Obituary

Hello Veronica, soo sorry to see this.
Always remember you guys whenever I go to Mohakatino.
Condolences, Grant & Bruce Cannell

Dear Veronica and family,
We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. We know Vaughan meant a lot to you all, and can only imagine how heartbreaking this must be. We hope you find comfort in the love and memories you shared.

Thinking of you all and sending you love,
Becky, Dave, Ashleigh, Ella and Ben

Rest in peace Vaughan - you may be gone but your legacy will live on forever - one of the really good guys, an absolute legend who will be greatly missed. Your contribution to NPOB, SLST and SLSNZ was unparalleled - thank you

Very shocked at the news. Vaughn, seeing the sparkle in your eyes on Saturday... chatting about your new section, listening about your recent work adventures, least to say it was a coooool conversation!
I feel privileged to be speaking to you about it.

You welcomed our family to NPOB with the biggest smile, helpful beach and travel tips. We are so thankful for.
Even when I moved away to the Mount, I was proud to see you still running the show at National carnivals.

Thanks for everything Vaughn!!
It will be empty not seeing your white van on the beach at carnivals!

A big man with a big smile, big heart and nothing was ever too much for Vaughan to sort on the beach during so many Surf Lifesaving carnivals, regionals, nationals. Our thoughts are with Vaughan's family. RIP.

Travelled with Vaughan multiple time to SLNZ Carnivals/competitions in his bus. Most memorable trip was his bus broke down an hour or two from hosting club, & we all got picked up by other club members that were already there. Vaughan managed to temporarily fix it, drove it back home, got it fixed properly, then drove back & still made it in time for the carnival/competition start. He even knew where the tools were in his van.
An absolute legend taken too soon.

Never forgotten Vaughan. We have lost a special person. Rest easy now.

I was very shocked and very sad to hear of Vaughan's untimely death. My deepest sympathy to you Veronica, Mike , Jessica, John and Max Christine will be coming to Vaughan's funeral this afternoon from Wellington so will represent our family. Bruce and i will watch it live streamed.

I have many memories of working alongside Vaughan in South Taranaki on Industrial sites, a very clever man and very hard worker, he will be sadly missed.

We will miss your lovely smile and all your stories.

Will be missed,he never stopped,that big grin,the energy!

Vaughan you were a true Gentleman always smiling and giving so much to the community. Our thoughts go out to your family xx

Deepest Sympathy at the sad loss of a much lovely Brother Uncle and Grt.Uncle. Vaughan was a fabulous hard working neighbour collegue and friend. Rest in peace lovely man we will miss your smile.

One of life's gentleman. Flipped me out of an IRB as my introduction to surf in 1994. A great loss to surf and the community.

With deepest sympathy to you Veronica & family. Will hold the many memories of dear Vaughan. RIP Vaughan.

Ive had the pleasure of working with Vaughan in the electrical industry easy 30 + years old school sparky hard out , our children now Adults being involved in Surf Life have always acknowledged and respected Vaughan mahi over many years.
Condolences to the Garrett Whanau Nga mihi
Moe moe ra Bro

Worked with Vaughan for 30 years on the oil and gas sites. Just caught up a fortnight ago and had a good catch up. Never a harder worker seen. Rest easy big fulla. No more cables to pull.

I was very sad to hear about Vaughan's tragic accident. We met on various work sites over the last 20+ years. It was always great to catch up. Vaughan loved to share with me what he was up to and told me everything about his projects, the bigger and heavies the better. My heartfelt Condolences to the family. Rest in Peace Mate.

Our deepest sympathy to Vaughan´s family. New Zealand has lost a wonderful caring hard working man. RIP

I worked with Vaughan for a few months and he was the most competent sparky Ive met, he had a no non-sense attitude yet was polite, patient and kind. His death is a tragedy and he will be sorely missed by friends, family, charities he was a part of and industry. Rest in peace big fulla, Condolenses to the family

So sad. Vaughan you were a big man with even a bigger heart, nothing was ever a problem for you. You have left a huge hole in the surf lifesaving community and taken with you an incredible amount of knowledge.
RIP Vaughan

So sad to hear of Vaughan's passing.
Worked with him on and off for over 30 years, was a problem solver and was always willing to help
Will be sorely missed
Rest in peace Vaughan

Rodney Petersen

RIP Vaughan....met on work sites in the 90s'...my condolences to the family & friends.

Very sad to see Vaughan has had such a tragic accident. He was always a hard worker & a pleasant helpful young man when I knew him in my surf life saving days with NPOB at Oakura Beach.
My sincere condolences to you Veronica & family
Gaylyn Gree (Wallis )

It was with great sorrow to hear the loss of one of the most dedicated person to all his family and friends and especially surf life saving, thank you .rest in peace big boy.