Dear Bev and whanau, Just recently heard about Leith, such a shock to know that I had missed his farewell. He was a wonderful colleague and friend over many years. I still have the wooden stirrer he made for the adults at the Okataina camp. When I told him how much I treasured mine but wanted to keep it with the Okataina name and year on it so didn't like to use it too much for cooking, he simply made me another plain way to use. It was such a joy to catch up with you both on the few occasions that I ever got to the Thursday night markets. Sending you my deepest condolences at this grievous time. Arohanui ki a whanaunui. Erika

Hello Gray Family. With love from Canada. The mini Roy boys and I just watched your beautiful service from our campsite. (Tristan lit a candle for you Leith). Thanks for letting us be a part of this. We wish we could be there to give you guys hugs. We are grateful to have met you and will forever treasure the wooden gifts you have made us. Thinking of you all. Love you guys xxx

Dearest Leith, It was great chatting with you over the phone last month. Sadly we never had the chance to meet in person but I’m glad you were surrounded by all your family and loved ones during your final days. You will be missed by us all. Rest in Peace, Emily

Leith was so special to us. He was like a father to me and all of Chris's friends throughout our time at school and beyond. Such a kind hearted man with a wealth of knowledge to share about life, carving, and gardening. He will always have a special place in our hearts. My time with him and the family will be cherished forever. Thanks for putting up with our parties, silly games, and pranks. It was always Brad's fault by the way. We will miss you always Leith. Love Steve, Suzie and the rest of the Rampling family

Uncle Leith is foundly remembered by myself and will be missed. My love and prayers To Auntie Bev, and the boys and their families.

i send my deepest condolences to the whole gray family at this very hard time i know it must be very hard to live day to day right now. i would say from experience that over time all sorrow vanishes and that’s what leith would of wanted for everyone to get on with the wonderful lives with all his great family and friends that made his life so great i still remember me gray reaching me in primary school in a good way that is. one of the great role models i had who taught me a lot of good skills i’ve been using over the past 40 years i loved coming over to the grays not because it was awesome to beat chris and brent rigney at pool abd table tennis but mainly as that feeling of a whole family which i didn’t have always they always treated me so kindly even if i was a shit disturber at times my family is sending all the love we have over to you guys kia kaha the roys