Garry Goulbourn Whalen

27 May 19367 July 2025

Peacefully passed away on Sunday 6th July 2025 at Taranaki Base Hospital, aged 89 years.  Reunited with his very much-loved wife Margaret of 57 years.  Loving father and father in law of Bernadette and Barry Hoy (Sydney), and David (Sarina, Australia).  Loved poppa of Alexander and Haylie, Mackenzie; Ryan, Peyton, and Bailey.  Family and friends are warmly welcomed to attend a service of farewell and celebration for Garry at the Tower Bowling Club, High Street Hawera on Saturday 12th July 2025, commencing at 11am, after which Garry will be laid to rest with Margaret at the Hawera cemetery.

A livestream of Garry’s service will be available on his tribute page at www.hardingsfunerals.co.nz/tributes

Funeral service held at Tower Bowling Club

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Love and thoughts to family and friends, loved knowing you and Meg. Special thoughts.

Gabrielle Robertson
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