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Gerald Christopher Philip CNZM HENSLEY

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Richmond Funeral Home

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Carterton, Wellington

Gerald HENSLEY Obituary

HENSLEY, Gerald Christopher Philip CNZM. On 10th February 2024 at home in Martinborough. Aged 88. Dearly loved husband of the late Juliet and father of Caroline, Gerald, Sarah and Sophie. Loving grandfather of Jonothan, Geoffrey, Peter, Claudia, Alexander and Juliet and great grandfather of Rafael. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Kahukura Palliative Care Team would be appreciated and may be left at the service. His funeral will be at St Mary of the Angels Catholic Church, 17 Boulcott Street, Wellington on Tuesday 20th February 2024 at 10.30am followed by burial at the Martinborough Lawn Cemetery at 3.00 p.m.

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Feb. 13, 2024.

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Rob Laking

February 20, 2024

The service today did him justice both in his working life and as a family man. Like others here, I remember particularly a sympathetic ear and some good advice at a time when I needed it. He was a great public servant and a good man.

Lizzy Hall

February 19, 2024

I have had the pleasure of meeting Gerald this past year, and his family. What a beautiful family.
Gerald, you were humble gentleman and I will miss you dearly.
May the angels guide you and give peace.
Lizzy Hall

Colleen and Paul Harris

February 17, 2024

So sorry to hear that Gerald has passed away, he was an outstanding servant of New Zealand. Our condolences to you all.

Paul Calthrop

February 16, 2024

A life well lived. A country well served. A family much loved. Bravo!

George Horsburgh

February 15, 2024

Caroline, I was saddened to learn of Gerald's death. He was very kind to me during a difficult period in the early 80's. I enormously appreciated his sage advice. His contribution to New Zealand foreign policy development and execution will long be remembered by those who were privileged to work with him.

Nick Rout

February 15, 2024

Sorry to hear of Gerald's passing. Regards and condolences to all the family.

Kevin Arlidge

February 14, 2024

I am sad to hear that Gerald has died and we have lost a great New Zealander. Gerald was Colonel Commandant of the New Zealand Intelligence Corps and helped me to host a Singaporean Chief of Defence Intelligence visit. His advice and connection was greatly appreciated. Rest in Peace Gerald.
Regards,
Colonel (Retired) Kevin Arlidge late of the NZIC

Peter and Maria Kellner

February 14, 2024

Dear Caroline, Gerald, Sarah and Sophie,
Maria and I were saddened to learn the news about your Father's death. He was a wonderful man and a true gentleman, as well as an esteemed diplomat and scholar. He was fortunate to have lived a very full life. Our thoughts are with you and the rest of the family.
Yours,
Peter and Maria

Andrew Renton/Green

February 13, 2024

Gerald was a fine man, a wonderful chief executive, a great travelling companion, a giant among senior NZ public servants. It was a privilege to be one of his staff for 5 years at MoD.

FJones

February 13, 2024

I'm deeply saddened to hear about Mr. Hensley's passing. He will be greatly missed, and it was an honor to have known him.

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