Condolances To all the North family. I worked for Graham at Norths Bakery in Glenn Innis,He was a great boss and I appreciated the opportunity he gave me. From one bakery to another, thanks and RIP Richard Bush

We only recently met Graham as we had just completed our holiday home in the Gibbston Valley and he was a neighbour. Last Easter we had all our family staying and Graham brought down his SidebySide vehicle for our grandchildren to ride on through the vineyard. They all had a wonderful time riding around while we had a coffee and a chat with Graham. We all came away impressed with this warm, generous and interesting man and looking forward to seeing more of him on return visits to Gibbston. Sadly this will not happen. Only knowing Graham briefly we can appreciate what a huge loss his passing will be for his family and friends as we also are very saddened. Our sincere condolences. Jan and John Leslie

Dear Jacquie Karl Sarah and families. Please accept our deepest sympathy. ❤️‍🩹So very sorry to hear the loss of your dear Dad.We have many Happy memories of time with your lovely family. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.💕😢💐love Raema +Robin.

Miss you Graham Thankyou for being such a kind Caring brother Simply the Best ! Mum & Dad are so proud of you , Mum impartiality, with you walking in Grandads shoes . Always enjoyed our time together and your support and understanding though good times and bad May the Pipes always Sound as you Dance with the Angels and may the vino flow freely Thankyou for being my Brother. You be in my thoughts forever Miss you Graham

Traveling to New Zealand last year was one of my greatest experiences and decisions that I have made so far - partially, because it allowed me not only to meet Graham and the North family. But also, because he gave me the chance to feel like being part of this family. I am so very thankful for his generosity, his openness, listening to his life stories that he shared. I am thankful to have been part of the family for a few weeks, to share breakfast and the view of Gibbston Valley, to talk about his life, my life, our families. To share a few more moments via Email and pictures. To laugh. He was gifted in living, really living and finding joy in a meaningful life. I will miss him, more than I could have imagined, and will for always have him in my heart. All the best do you as his family. Love, Pia

My deepest condolences to Karl, Jacquie, Sara, and the North family. Even though I only met Graham a few times, he had an amazing way of making you feel like old friends from the start. I will always remember his kindness, generosity, his love for family and friends, and for being a significant part of the lovely memories i have of New Zealand. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

Our Deepest Sympathy. I had the pleasure of working with Graham during the set up of North’s Bakery, Auckland for the production of buns for McDonald’s. Our thoughts and prayers are with the North family at this very sad time. Jozef and Maria Zazulak

Our sincere sympathy extended to Grahams family and friends. He was a wonderful person. Kind and compassionate. We spent many great times during his and Betty’s (our cousin)visits to Portage la Prairie, Canada. Our wish is that someday one of his children will return to visit us again. Morris and Alice Boychuk and family. 🙏

On behalf of Steve and my family, we would like to send our most heartfelt condolences to all of the North family. Graham was a warm and beautiful person who will be missed so much by so many around the world. I am really sad and will miss Graham very much. However, I'm so happy to have great memories with him, most recently in Auckland for Karl and Charlene's wedding. We were lucky to experience his generous hospitality; Graham (and Betty!) had a knack for making friends of Karl's feel instantly like family. Even though we crossed paths in person only a handful of times over the years, I truly appreciated his genuine interest in how I was doing. We also enjoyed trading McD stories! He adored his family which was evident in the pictures i have of him dancing and laughing with his grandchildren at the wedding. His loss is huge and I have been thinking of you - Karl, Jacquie and Sara (and the kids1) - so much this past week. Sending you lots of hugs and love from Toronto during this sad time.

We had the pleasure of meeting Graham & Betty through Karl. There isn’t a lovelier bunch of folks than the North Family and it was obviously in large part due to Graham & Betty being such exemplary parents and role models. We are thankful for Graham’s generous hospitality during Karl & Charlene’s wedding in Auckland. We had such good times just sitting on his patio with him enjoying a crisp glass of Sauvignon Blanc from his endless wine fridge. His love of food and drink, recounting funny stories, and general enjoyment of life we will always remember. He was just an all around great guy and he will be missed. Condolences to Karl, Jacquie and Sara and the North Family. With love, Sakura & Gideon from Vancouver

We had the opportunity to get to know the North Family through our connection to Betty, from her home town, Portage la Prairie. They created a wonderful family that we were able to meet on visits here and to Delta Beach and at Aukland. A gracious couple, Betty and Graham were charming hosts who enjoyed laughter and good company. They were both special in our hearts and we shall miss them both. Graham's passing reminds us of the great times we had whenever we got together. His ideas, humour and continued exploration of new businesses made life fresh and appealing for all those that he touched. He always head something new going on in that mind of his. Together, he and Betty enjoyed life and shared with us their wonderful family. We had such great times together and will miss them both, dearly. All our love during this time of loss. There is so much to celebrate of the times that we had together - so special!

Mr and Mrs North were my neighbours and I used to spend time playing with Jacquie, Carl and Sara through the summers. There was a parapool in the garden beside a fragrant wall of jasmine. Together we’d make a whirl pool to float on and Graham and Betty both encouraged us to make it faster! There were ‘Canadian Barbies’ too but it was a ‘go cart’ made from Betty’s pram that I remember most. We all watched Graham create and build this wobbly wooden four wheeler cart. And he would encourage us to use it at speed and with wild abandon down their steep drive. I think Graham got as much fun out of that as well all did. But it was the birthday cakes I remember most. Graham made and decorated cakes in the kitchen concentrating deeply - I watched with fascination as he’d explain the technique to make butter cream. He’d let us add the colouring - a vivid blue for someone’s Donald Duck cake. He’d quack away as he piped the cake and we’d all find it hilarious. He knew how to make birthdays special and memorable. Graham was gentle, kind and compassionate, which Betty reflected. They were a loving team together - and I still remember eating Betty’s (Marlyn) tan square after the great go carting days. I dtill have that recipe on the side of my fridge written by her hand. Together Graham and Betty made my childhood magical and special. And, I know that Jax, Carlos, and Sara honour their parents each and every day by displaying the attitudes and values of care, kindness and fun to all those they meet. You will be sadly missed Mr. North. Thank you for letting me be part of your Quarry Road family. Together you both made the world a better place by being who you were. Go peacefully and gently, with much love. Donna Chisholm of Quarry Road.

Graham and Betty became our dear friends when they lived in Columbus Oh we were neighbors and spent many nights and weekends talking Graham always had us on the edge of our seats with his stories and laugh boy did we laugh. You will always be in my thoughts as is Betty Rest in peace dear friend I love you Sue

Friends are people never forgotten It is with a heavy heart that we write this tribute for our dear friend, Graham. To say he was remarkable would be an understatement; he was a beacon of generosity, humor, and dedication. His kindness made a tangible difference in the lives of those around him. We are especially grateful that he extended it all to our niece during her visit to New Zealand without hesitation. His sense of humor was one of his most endearing qualities. He had an uncanny ability to find the funny side of any situation. Despite the miles that separated us, Graham was incredibly dedicated to staying connected. His commitment to our friendship was unwavering, and his heartfelt emails always made our days. Introducing us to Auckland will always be a very fond memories of ours. These experiences were moments of connection and celebration. And, there were Graham’s visits to Munich. Our adventures there were filled with unforgettable experiences, from wandering through historic streets to toasting with steins of beer in bustling beer gardens. In remembering, we are reminded of the profound impact he had on our life and the lives of many others. His spirit, generosity, humor, and dedication will forever be cherished. Though he may no longer be with us in person, his memory will live on in our hearts. Rest in peace, dear friend. You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.