Garth Dale Curtis Swale

8 August 195217 January 2025

Swale, Garth Dale Curtis - 08.08.1952 - 17.01.2025. After a courageous battle Garth passed away surrounded by his loving family. Best friend of Isla. Loved father, stepfather and friend to many. As per Garth’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages for the Swale family can be sent to PO Box 632, Invercargill or on Garth’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/garth.

Tributes

Is this the Garth Swale that played bowls for Northend Bowling Club many years ago, if so was a bit of a hard case plus a good outdoor bowler, just like to express my Sympathy to his family

Neville R Bulling

Fly high garth with you new angel wings ,knew you when we were lots younger in tuatapere

Pamela reid

Garth had a love of mechanics ,as soon as he got his Ford Anglia 105e,the motor was out ,and give a sporty note and hot cam, the performance was remarkable. Then his lifes work with diesel at JJs in invercargil, then furthering his career in Aussie. coming back to NZ to retire1 it's been a battle with health,any way he was a good mate to many ,Deepest sympathy to all families And Isla for your love and care of Garth as I've heard him say who cares , and Isla you said I do !!! Well done Sincere condolences Robert and Marta Brash

Robert Brash
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