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Gerald William . TOWNSEND

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Longley Terry & Son Funeral Services

19 Cooper S

Havelock North , Hawke's Bay

Gerald TOWNSEND Obituary

TOWNSEND, Gerald William (Gerry). (1946-2025) Gerald died peacefully on Wednesday 13 August 2025, at Summerset in the Vines Care Centre, Havelock North. Beloved husband of Jane for 54 years. Adored by his 3 children and their partners: Katie, Jo and Grant, Scott and Emily. Gerald will never be forgotten by his 8 grandchildren: Gracie, Ella, Fynn, Maia, George, Rose, Fred and Billy. He was a fun-loving, quirky Grandad who always entertained them with his antics. Cherished son of Kath and Eric (both deceased), brother of Kay, Barbara, Lynn and David and their partners. Son-in-law of Bill and Yvonne Brown (both deceased). Brother-in- law of Lee, William (deceased), Stuart, Tracy and their partners. Gerald's love of life will be missed by the wider Townsend and Brown whanau, his friends and colleagues. Gerald's life will be celebrated on Wednesday Aug 20, 2025 at 12 noon at Crestwood Chapel, 615 Heretaunga St E, Hastings. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Dementia Hawke's Bay Charitable Trust, ANZ 06-0738-0384741-00 Thanks for the support given to Gerald and family by Summerset Care Centre staff.



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Published by Hawke's Bay Today on Aug. 16, 2025.

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Janis Swan

August 17, 2025

My sympathy to Gerry's family. Gerry was one of the people who made my days at Massey fun, enjoyable, and full of good times. His contribution to the Dick and Mary Earle Technology Trust and to NZIFST were tremendous. Thank you Gerry.

Rod Bennett

August 16, 2025

My condolences to Gerry's family. We were Massey students together and spent a summer working together at Southdown Freezing Works. For many years Gerry hosted Massey 4th year Food Technology students at Watties when I brought them to the Bay Always a great host and a memorable visit. Gerry was a lovely man.

Ian Ellengold

August 16, 2025

To Jane and Family, my deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences. Gerry was one of a kind, it was a privilege to have known him for 50 years. He will be greatly missed. RIP.

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