Death Notices
Death

GILLARD, Earle Carl

Passed away peacefully at Thames Hospital, on Monday, 29 May 2023, with family present. Aged 84. Dearly loved husband of Shirley. Loved father of Peter, Grant and Frances, Tony and Vicki, Sherry and Gene, and Dale. Loved and loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Earle enjoyed being with family, gardening, pottering in the shed, fixing things, watching WWE wrestling. He had a lot of treasures in his shed, most of which were “extremely” important and “might come in handy one day”! At Earle’s request a private cremation has been held. A memorial service will be held in the Silver Fern Event Centre, Stanley Avenue, Te Aroha, on 18 June 2023 at 1.00pm.
The family thank the Thames Hospital staff for their care and kindness. All communications to the Gillard family, c/- 6 Tamihana St, Matamata.