To my little brother, I haven't forgotten you xx. I know when you look down, you can see that I'm struggling with your passing. I'm finally able to message you without having to go through a box of tissues. I'm glad all our passed family are there with you and I know mum was first to meet you. I'm happy for that. Love you forever, your big brother Harold.

So sorry to hear of Grant's passing, thinking of you all. Sending all my love, Janene

Hey Uncle Grant, You will be extremely missed, you were always kind and happy and showed us all unconditional love and support when I was growing up. You had such a warm embrace it was wonderful. Love you always. Kane.

Even though I had not seen Grant in many years, this still comes as a huge shock He was around when we lived in Paeroa and always seemed like the big grown up cousin Contacted Grant a couple years ago to say hi but so sad to hear he has left us My heart and love absolutely goes out to everyone. Much aroha whanau xx

To my amazing uncle Grant I will forever the cherish the beautiful memories I have of you in my heart and which made my childhood growing up just that much more special. You would always welcome us with open arms, delicious kai and wearing your big loving smile. Some of my best moments growing up were spent at your house on the farm. Collecting the chicken eggs with you and aunty, getting to stay up late playing videos games with Morgan & Joel, and watching you crack up at me as I willingly tested the fence to see if it was electric. You took such good care of every single one of us nieces and nephews like we were your own, and I’m so grateful for all that you did for us. I can’t thank you enough for always being my biggest supporter and encouraging me to travel the world and chase my dreams. And although my heartaches knowing you’re no longer with us in person I know that you’ll forever be watching over and looking after us in spirit like you always do. I love you so much my uncle, you can finally rest now🤍

Grant Your wit humour and caring demeanour will be sorely missed my friend. You were one of the best Rest in peace bro

Hey Uncle Grany I’ll always remember you for your kindness, humour, and the way you could make everyone feel welcome. Some of my best memories are standing around the BBQ with you, just chatting while you made us the meanest burgers. You were more than just the one who made the best BBQs, you were the heart of those moments, the reason they felt so special. You were a caring little brother to Mum, and such a proud Dad to Morgan and Joel and Husband to Shiralee. Those memories will stay with us forever, and every time we fire up a BBQ, I know we’ll think of you with so much love. Hug Aunty, Uncle, Grandad and Nanny for us. Love Stacey, Stephen, Shiah, Jade Paige, Indie and Kees.

"I te ringa o Ihowā tō matua keke, kaore he mamae. Aroha ki te whānau katoa" or the more direct "Haere ki okioki, e te matua keke, i roto i ngā ringa o Ihowā, kaore he mamae. Aroha ki te whānau katoa Love you uncle Oh I only just found out I got my middle name from you feeling blessed

hey bro./ uncle grant we could not have asked for a better uncle and brother than you !! your kindness and love you have shown our family over many years will never be forgotten your passing has left a huge hole in our hearts until our next roast venison and bottle of jacks rest in peace bro we fucken love you ❤️❤️ from your whanau in perth rob , jake ,hannah and kate

To my little brother Grant I love you and I'm gonna miss you heaps. I wish we had more time and i wish i could be their for your final farewell. I know that brother Donald, sister Gerald, mum and dad will be up their waiting for you with open arms. Love you always Sending the most love to Shiralee and the kids From us here in Australia

Uncle Grant Thankyou for being apart of our lives growing up Everyone grieves differently but the longer time goes on, the more I appreciate the times we had and feel so lucky to have you in my life. Your stories will be told, your love will be shared and the traces you left behind will never fade. I’ll never stop looking for you in the clouds. Sending our love to all whanau Logan, Lisa, Alexis, Vera, Hayes xx

My handsome, funny, caring and loving little brother.My heart aches a little less knowing that you are finally with our mum. I will miss you always with love, laughter and a lot of tears. Until we meet again for our next Road Trip. Love you too.

Grant you will be sadly missed. You were always up for a laugh, you had a wicked sense of humour and a really great tradesman. You will never be forgotten. Love to your beautiful wife and whanau xx

Hi uncle Grant, Family get togethers will always hold a special place in my heart as they will always remind me of you. You have such an inviting and loving presence that is going to be missed. Please give Aunty, Grandad and Nanny a big hug and kiss from me. Sending love to Aunty Shiralee, Morgan and Joel. Love you Uncle xx

Hey uncle, appreciate all of your love and support you showed us, especially mum. Will always remember the many bbq you would host which meant we all could come together as Whanau. Even those beach trips for Christmas for the early years, I know all of us will often think you and times had together. Sending all the aroha to Aunty Shiralee, Morgan and Joel. Please give aunty, grandad and nanny a massive hug from all of us. Love always, Geno, Tayla, Nikau and Naia.

Sending love to all who need it at this time. I’m so grateful to know uncle grant got to travel and see as much as he could towards the end. I know nanny Mavis would have welcomed her baby back into her arms. I pray for strength for my dad, uncle and Auntys left, who lost their baby brother. Even more prayers and thoughts to my aunty, who lost her life partner. And to my cousins, who lost their dad. Rest in paradise uncle Grant xx