3 February 1941 – 7 March 2025
3 February 1941 – 7 March 2025
CHONG, Gerald Michael (Michael):
Peacefully at Summerset Mountain View on Friday, 7 March 2025 aged 84. Loved husband of Marie. Loved Dad of Craig & Romi, Mark & Nicole, and the late Karyn. Loved Grandad of Alexander, Eva, and Matthew.
Messages to the Chong Family may be left here.
A service to celebrate Michael’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Friday 14 March 2025 at 10:30am followed by his burial at Awanui Cemetery.
For those unable to attend, Michael’s funeral will be livestreamed here.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Dearest Marie & Family. Our sincerest apologies for not attending Michaels Funeral. Covid got in the way. We watched. What a fabulous send off you all gave Michael. Loved all the words from your boys and Tom. Michael will be missed but you will remember him with a smile. Sending love and prayers. Denise and Mick Novak
To Marie and families, please accept our condolences. It’s been a long road for yourselves and Michael. We remember Michael as a good, kind and trustworthy friend; one who enjoyed the company of others and who entered fully in any celebration, even if the other team won. We remember our many rugby sessions in front of the TV along with the quirky entertainment. Michael always entered into things with gusto. He was, and probably still is very mischievous, in a good way. He loved pulling your leg and offering scrapbooks made up from eccentric clippings, he was a real laugh. Travel with Gods speed Michael to your resting place - we will miss you. Selwyn and Barbara Watkins
Deepest sympathy to you Marie and Family from Me and on behalf of Jasmine. I know she would be giving you as much support as she could if she was here.
My sincere sympathy and condolences to you Marie and family on the sad loss of Michael. I always enjoyed his cheekiness - he will be missed. Cherish the memories.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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