Barry Frederick Hosking

29 April 194328 March 2024

Peacefully with family at Hospice Taranaki, just shy of his 81st birthday.  Dearly loved husband of Shirley for 55 Years. Cherished and respected father and father inlaw of Kevin and Rachel, Steph and Paul, and Steve.  Loved B of Finn, Ruby and Taidhg. Loved Dad to Wazza the cat.

In preference to flowers please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki.

Messages to Barry’s family may be left on his tribute page at eagars.co.nz/barry

A service to celebrate Barry’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at 2pm.

For those unable to attend Barry’s service this will be livestreamed via his tribute page.

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Tributes

So sorry to hear of your sad loss Shirley. Sincere sympathy to you and your family. Take care of yourself.

Pauline and Wayne Richmond

Deepest condolences Shirley and families so very sad to read the passing of Barry he was a true gentleman RIP Barry

Blair and Therese Todd

To Shirley and family Deepest sympathy to you all at this difficult time. Memories are precious. Lyn, Bevan, Mary, Russell, & Mavis Proffit

Lyn Proffit

Auntie Shirley and family. We are sending our love and prayers to all from Texas. It was a beautiful service.

Tonga, Cheryl, Talia, Rhylie and Ngaire Makawe

Dear Shirley and Family, My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. RIP Barry Kind Regards Teresa Uhlenberg

Teresa Uhlenberg

Thanks for being such a great presence in my life. I will never forget those brilliant days in the surf at Fitzroy beach. Growing up with you around and spending time with the families together is among my happiest, most joyful memories that I have.

Dave Wells

Barry, what an absolute privilege it has been to have you as our neighbour for all these years. Forever known in our household as “Action Man Barry” your ability to get out (almost on a daily basis right up until the end) to run, bike, walk or swim inspired us all to get out and get exercising. I am going to miss your cheeky smile and our banter over the fence chatting about the height of the hedges; the temperature of our swimming pools and having a laugh about Shirley’s Chime you put up in the Gazebo which you thought would make us think the ice-cream van had come to visit. Go well Barry you’ve left an empty space – we will miss you.

Bev and Guy Heaysman

Sorry for your loss Shirley and family. He battled hard over the last few weeks. Will be thinking of you tomorrow Kind regards Trish Stewart

Trish Stewart

Sorry for your loss Shirley. Thinking of you.

Sharon Duthie

Sorry hear Shiarly of Barry’s death played lots of rugby with him and friendship we had with your family,we will miss him lots. Murray and Ruth Cross

Murray and Ruth Cross

My deepest sympathy Shirl, to you and the family. Barry, a real salt of the earth man. How could we ever forget that smile. May the peace of God that passes all understanding, fill your hearts and minds, at this time of sorrow and loss. Love Verna

Verna

So sorry to hear the news of Barry. He was an inspiration to us when he was always completing another marathon. Always a smile on his dial. Thinking of you all during this time of sadness. Jean and David Taylor

David and Jean Taylor

Have fond Memories of Barry Sincere condolence to you all You will be missed Barry R.I.P

Maria Makawe

Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Love to you all. Jason and Sacha Perrett

Jason Perret

Dear Steph, Paul and family I am sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you all at this time. Take care. Jane Langton (Melbourne)

Jane Langton

My thoughts are with you Shirley and your family at this difficult time. Treasure your memories

Jocelyn Gallop
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