Oh Gerry my dear cousin, How this world will miss you. Though we didn't always keep in regular contact, we would always follow each others lives on facebook. When I my son Dillon passed away in London last year, and I got to be with him, you sent me some money to go do something amazing, so I went to St Paul's Cathedra and climbed the 528 stairs to the Dome and golden gate and saw the magnificent view of all of London, the place you and Dillon called home for so many years. Thank you for creating that memory for me of such an amazing city, and I understand why you both would of loved it. Give my Dillon a big hug Gerry and tell him I miss him so much, enjoy listening to music together and singing those songs you both love. Rest in Peace beautiful man. biggest hugs to all the family Love Margie xxx

Oh Gerry, though we may not have always been in contact, it is with such sadness that you have left this world. You gave so much to this world. When I lost my son Dillon last year in the UK, you sent me money to do something fabulous in London, so I went to St Paul's Cathedral and climbed the 528 stairs to the top of the Dome and the golden gate. I did this for us and I could imagine you loving doing this and appreciating the beautiful cathedral artwork. Can you give my Dillon a great big hug and I know you will both be listening to all the music you love together and probably even singing all the words..... Rest in Peace Gerry until we meet again. Margie xxx

I never got to meet Gerry in person. But I met him through his nephew, my husband Zach. And especially through his daughter Clare. I see so much of Gerry in her. And in Gemma. I got to meet her too a very long time ago. It’s times like this where we should always remember that family and friends are what is most important in our lives. Because we have just this one life and Gerry is an exceptional example of what it means to live it to the fullest. I got to know you more while watching your funeral service online. Thank you for your constructive criticism of my art. You inspire me! Rest well and we shall meet one day! Love Nicole

Gerry – or Gerard as I knew you, sometime when I was younger you appeared in our life when you, Judy, Clare and Gemma settled in Auckland – and we spent many fun times at your house, and I had some more cousins near my age to play with! Although you are not in pain anymore, it still saddens me that you have left this world while still so young, something I have experienced with my Mum many years ago now. You will leave a big hole in your daughters lives, but you will have left a piece of you in their hearts. Family, friends - times like this I wish I had words of comfort for you, but all I can say is it’s just so very sad. Gerry – my eldest son described you as charismatic, which I think is the perfect word to describe you, someone who you just want to keep talking to and hear the stories of your life, so welcoming, interested in people and funny! You are a beautiful soul, gone far too soon, but know that you were loved by so many, and will be missed by so many. Say hi to Dad and Mum – Gavin and Wendy Hart, I’m sure they will be looking after you, and just like they do I’m sure you will keep a watchful over your family and friends, walking beside them when they need it, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved and still very missed. Love doesn’t end with dying, or leave with the last breath, for someone you’ve loved deeply, love doesn’t end with death. Rest in peace Gerard All our love from Cassandra, Caleb, Seth and Finn

I'm sorry that I never told you how much I was in awe of you when growing up. You were amazingly different to me. You were this cool artist and musician returning from England. I always saw you being kind and caring about everyone. Gentle and understanding. Seeing the bright side and making the most of what you had. Thank you for inspiring me in ways that I can't explain. Say Hi to Nana and Pop from me. Love Zach

It eases me your not in pain anymore uncle I hope your up in heaven having a lovely glass of wine and big feed, thank you for loving my poppa as well as our crazy family ❤️ and always being there for him during the hardest times you will be truly missed today is about you !!😘

Uncle.... I hope you are painting beautiful pieces in the skies of heaven.. We miss you sooo much 💜 💜 It will not be the same here without you. Love you so much and wait for me for your next haircut... Say hi to nana and grandad and il look after dad until he gets to see you ❤️ Love you to the moon and back. Your favorite hairdresser, and loving niece, Shar xox