Lost during lockdown

Not forgotten, Milton George Charles Gibson

Milton Gibson, formerly of Mairangi Bay and more recently of Warkworth, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 29 (as a result of non-Covid-19 condition). Born on 23 April, 1928, he was aged 91 years. Milton was the much-loved husband and best friend of the late Sheila; loved father of Rob, Claire, and Andrew; father-in-law to Lee, Kerri and Angela; and grandfather to Sean, Brooke and Alex.

He was a Fellow of the NZ Institute of Chemistry and had a career as an industrial chemist and lecturer of chemistry at the Auckland University of Technology (formerly the Auckland Technical Institute).
Always ready to have a chat, he was often seen around Warkworth and, prior to that, Mairangi Bay. He was known to many as a jovial person, and in his private life he was well-respected in the Auckland Masonic community and a Life Member of the East Coast Bays Probus Club.

Gone and taken from us when we were not permitted to gather to mourn your passing, you will not be forgotten by those of us who loved and respected you.

Contributed by his family.

Farewelled, Barry John Robert Cavanagh

I lost my husband after a minor operation at Auckland Hospital on March 30. Only my son Philip and I could attend the funeral held at Minniesdale Chapel, Port Albert, on April 3, the day after our 48th wedding anniversary. Barry and I immigrated from England 11 years ago and, until recently, lived at Wharehine. Before retiring, Barry worked in finance and spent many years with Allied Irish Finance. I would like to say a special thank you to Jason Morrison Funeral Services who were “absolutely brilliant”.

Submitted by Barry’s wife Glennis Cavanagh, on behalf of son Philip and twin grand-daughters Ella and Lauren.

We invite anyone who lost a loved one during the Covid 19 crisis to write a small tribute, which Mahurangi Matters will publish at no charge. Send to: gm@localmatters.co.nz and please include a good quality photo.