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Gregory SKIPPER Obituary
Gregory John (Skip):
Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Sunday 1st April 2018, aged 59 years. Dearly loved husband of Sharron and much loved Dad of Neha and Karu. Son of Albert (deceased) and Ira Skipper and loved son-in-law of Brian (deceased) and Molly Jones. Brother-in-law and uncle. In accordance with Skips wishes a private service has already been held at the family home. Thanks to Ward 4B Hospital Staff, Abraham funeral home and to family and friends for their incredible support, help and guidance.
Skip you are now at peace surfing the great wave above.
You will never be forgotten and are in our hearts forever.
We love you and shall miss your happy face, your smile and your infectious laughter.
Jonesie, Neha and Karu
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19 Entries
Wendy
March 30, 2024
I heard a song by Jimmy Barnes and it reminded of Skip. Working class man. I have been thinking of him and had to check when he has passed on and it was April 1. Much love to his whanau. He was a legend
Mal Glynn
April 26, 2018
Goodbye Skip we had a great time together and had much in common, still remember the compulsory touch footy before we were allowed to go home for break, all the best to Jones'ie and kids
Mal Glynn
John Feodorovs
April 12, 2018
Safe journey old friend Skip. Never a day without laughter when you were on the rig.
wendy avery
April 11, 2018
r.i.p greg will always remember growing up with you in drake street and that friendly smile a great neighbour of the mccardle family
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wendy avery
April 11, 2018
r.i.p greg will always remember your big smiles and friendly face and growing up with you as kids in drake street
Peter Watson
April 10, 2018
Never forget you mate and our outrageous times while working on Sedco 708 Timor Sea 1990...Thanks Skip.
Maree Brookes
April 10, 2018
Skip, thank you for being a wonderful friend to Basil and I. If I could have I would have slipped you a paua knife for you to carry on your next journey, just like you did for dad. My love and thoughts are with you Sharron, Neha and Karu. Maree
Lyneece Elvy
April 9, 2018
Cousin Greg, i will miss you with all my heart. You had the biggest infectious grin and stealy blue eyes that could read people instantly. You were 1 in a million Greg. Rip big fella.
XOX
Shane Mckay
April 8, 2018
After many years I caught up with you for a short period of time at our place of work,where you were currently employed...We had alot of catching up and you bought back alot of memories..my thoughts and prayers go out to your whanau.Rest peacefully my friend Arohanui Shane and Vera Mckay and Whanau
April 8, 2018
RIP Skip.will always remember you from the old fitzroy beach camp days,sitting outside the old shop with a flagon of DB and a pickled onion jar for a glass,giving us grommets words of wisdom,you will sorely missed,your old mate,Rotten
Tony Garcia
April 8, 2018
Skip will always remember you mate. Best mate i ever had. Garce
Kelly Luckin
April 8, 2018
Well Skip it sure was a pleasure to have you in our lives, you will be remembered as a loving husband, father and friend, always supporting the boys in their sport cheering from the sideline with Sharron, our thoughts are with you Sharron, Neha and Karu and our door is always open for a cupa or a cold one.
Jay, Kelly, Cody, Carson, Hayden and Shalaya Luckin
Raana Solomon
April 8, 2018
Will miss you so terribly my cuz. You are one out of the box and every person whose life you touched will be richer for knowing you. Often we imagine you in the heavens on high... cousin Skip as you fish the biggest catches in the sky' ... We are the people
Judy Coffey
April 7, 2018
Rest peacefully Greg much loved lifetime friend of the Webster family (Drake St)
Fiona Lacey
April 7, 2018
Sending our love Sharron Neha and Karu. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Kane, Fi, Anna and Camden Lacey
Anne Martin
April 7, 2018
Im so glad I met you Skip thank you for who you are and will always be. An open ear, a shoulder, a friend, a mentor I'll miss you much love big hugs Anne
wendy
April 7, 2018
Skip you will missed x old friend from the 1980's and the Fiztroy wine bar days x
Kerry Parker
April 7, 2018
Lifelong, close friend and daily champion of the written word.
RIP Gregga
Te Hau
KP
Maria
April 7, 2018
Rip xxx
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