25 April 1955 – 24 October 2024
25 April 1955 – 24 October 2024
The Brophy family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Garry on 24 October 2024 aged 69. Dearly loved husband of Jan for 44 years.
Proud, Dad of Kate and Wei, Jeremy and Katherine and Lucy Willie. Dearest Poppa of Finn, George, Lily, Hazel and Summer.
Loved son, of Rose and the late Kevin Brophy, brother and friend to many.
In lieu of flowers a donation to Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated.
Messages for Garry’s family may be left on this tribute page
A service to celebrate Garry’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Tuesday October 29, 2024 at 10.30am.
For those unable to attend, Garry’s funeral will be livestreamed via this tribute page.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Our deepest sympathy to you Jan and family. We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Garry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Helena & John Goodin
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Condolences to you and your family.
Our thoughts are with you Jan and family with the very sad passing of Gary. A good man who gave heaps back to his community . we will always remember him fondly Ray Anne Barron and family
Gary you rest in peace with God and God is never far away.my prayerful and loving thoughts to darling Rose Jan and family
Our deepest condolences to Jan, Kate, Jeremy & Lucy on the loss of Garry - he will be dearly missed by you all Regards Glenis & David Ogle Chris Kelly
Our deepest sympathies to Jan and all the family, sorry we cannot be with you today but we are there in spirit, Garry will be fondly remembered by all who knew him xx
We were deeply saddened by the passing of Garry, a kind and gentle man always with a great smile and a sense of humour. We have many fond memories of him and may he rest in peace. Our sincere sympathy and condolences to Jan and her family for their loss.
Sorry to hear about the loss. Thinking of you all at this time. From the Barker family xxx
Thinking of you all
So sorry to hear off Garry’s passing. Our thoughts and condolences are with you all at this present time. Love from Greg, Lee-anne and Blake Sinden
To Jan and Family, Sorry to hear of Garrys passing,our love and thoughts are with you all.May Garry rest in peace. Kay and Mel Crow
Going to miss you Garry. Especially that smile. Condolences to Jan and all the family. Kind regards Greg Lykles and family.
Jan and family, Sorry to hear of Garry's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. Jenni and John
So Sorry to hear of Gary's passing. A much respected parent who gave excellent service to Warea School. Thinking of you Jan and family at this sad time. Margaret and Ted Normanton
To Jan and Family, Sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Gary’s contribution to the sea rescue service and boat club both as police coordinator and chief radio operator will never be forgotten. He will be sadly missed. Frog
To Jan and family deepest sympathy may Garry Rest in Peace, Kind Regards Emmett and Marg Fleming
So very sorry to hear of Garry’s passing. Thinking of you all. Brian and Donna
I was so sorry to hear that Garry had died. My deepest sympathy to you, Jan and all the family. Special thoughts for Rose. We offered Mass this morning here in Rome for the happy repose of his soul and for consolation for all the family. You'll all be in my prayers and thoughts as you come together to celebrate Garry and farewell him into eternal life. May he rest in peace.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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