Garth Hamilton Woodward

30th October 1942 - 30th January 2021
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J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill
Thursday 4 February 2021, 1:30PM
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Woodward, Garth Hamilton.  Died peacefully, on 30 January 2021 in the arms of his family.  A loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  Husband and best friend to Jean.  Brother to Vonny and Tom.  Father, friend and counsellor to Paul and Debbie, Kiri and Paul, Darren and Debbie, Sean and Prue. Papa of Josh, Jake and Melissa, Georgia, Will and Fletcher, and Isabella and Will.   Poppa of Summer, Brooke and Shane, Jordyn, Garth, and Luka, Grace, Henry and Louis.  Great Pop Pop to Zion – Haze. Respected friend of many. 

A service to celebrate Garth’s life will be held at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm, on Thursday February 4. Cremation thereafter.  Sincere thanks to Invercargill Hospital Critical Care Team, Surgical Team and Oncology Department and to Southland Hospice Team, for their expertise, compassion and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at the service for Hospice. Messages to 79 Durham street Invercargill.  All friends of Garth are welcome to send a message to the family, and to view the service on Livestream, via Garth Tribute page on frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

 "I am prepared to meet my maker. Whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter." —Winston Churchill 

 

Messages

Papa, you look so peaceful and handsome. I love you very much.
Georgia Woodward, Invercargill
Bon voyage Dad, forever in our thoughts
Darren, Debbie, Jordyn, Garth and Luka, Brisbane
My deepest condolences to the family. Wishing you peace, comfort and love during this time of sorrow.
Nicci Maguire, Auckland
Hi Im leaving a message for my 84 year old Father Mr Dooley bull
He would love to speak with the family of Gareth Woodward. As he Trained Gareth as a Young man straight out of college at THE STANDARD OPTICAL COMPANY HAMILTON. My dad was very saddened to read the obituary.
He would love to speak with you as he has precious memories of Gareth.
Many Thanks
My Sincerest condolences to the family.
Warm regards cherisse masefield
Dooley bulls Daughter
Cherisse masefield, Hamilton
Uncle Garth. I will always remember you as such a kind and welcoming man.
Thinking of you all xx
Sue Mellsop, Hamilton
Wishing all the family peace, love and comfort. So many happy times and memories. Garth you always welcomed everyone, you were a great listener and gave good advice. Enjoy your pipe.
Jan , Hamilton
Thinking of you all at this sad time, many fond memories of a great man. Sending special big hugs to Jean. So pleased I got to spend time down south with you all last year. Love Mike and family xxxx
Mike Mellsop, Pirongia
Poppa,
Hearing you whistle one of many tunes as you made your way to the pantry to grab a chocolate treat, making quick eye contact holding the treats up followed with a raise of your eyebrows was how you would ask if I would care to join you in your rebellious ways, while nans in the background preparing tea.
Whistling your way back to sit down to one of your favourite books, letting Alice the cat snuggle back into you while the dogs Hannah and Finn lay by your feet waiting for a crumb or two.
Forever remembered.
Forever loved.
Forever grateful to call you our Poppa ❤️
Love your girls Summer & Brooke
Brooke, Raglan
Love you my Pop Pop
From your Great Grandson xx
Zion-Haze, Raglan
Lots of love to all the family. Garth and Jean gave great advice and support to us over many years. Always welcomed by you both. Many happy memories.
Bill and Ruth xxx
Bill Clarke , Hamilton
Kiri and family

I'm so sorry to hear about Garth. He was a treasure of a man and my lasting memories of him at work always involve him standing out on the tearoom terrace, smoking his pipe and having a yarn with anyone and everyone. He also had the best collection of ties and trouser braces! I'll catch up with you soon Kiri, but please accept my deepest sympathy to you all.
Nicole Field, Hamilton
We worked with Garth at the regional council and he was one of the first people in New Zealand to offer a hand in helping us set up our lifestyle block. Always welcoming and with good advice given over a bowl of satisfying tobacco. Rest In Peace old friend
Ed Prince , Raglan
We never had the privilege of meeting Garth, however we had heard lots of lovely family stories about him through our precious friends Darren Debbie and the kids !! Thinking of you through this very sad time. Sending lots of our love.
Darren, Michelle, Tyler and Dacoda McNamara, Brisbane
My heartfelt condolences to Kiri and family. Garth, we shared many stories, had so many laughs and became good friends over the years we worked together. Lucky me, because of you I now have a wonderful friendship with your beautiful daughter, who has the same twinkle in her eye as you! I feel very blessed to have known you. ❤ xxx
Chris Lawson, HAMILTON
Dad I adore you, we will love and miss you forever "Not one day that you are here on this earth
Has been promised to you
So make the most of every day as if it was your last
And every breath as if it was the same"
Love Ya
Bub xxx
Kiri Woodward, Hamilton
Our loving Poppa.
No words can fully express just how much you meant to us ( and continue to do so ). We feel very grateful to have had you as our Poppa. Lots of love always,
Summer and Brooke
Summer and Brooke, Hamilton
To Jean and family, with deepest sympathy in your very sad loss of Garth. Our thoughts are with you all. I am sure you will have many happy memories to help you through the days to come.
Collen, Neil and family, Hamilton
Sending all our love and prayers to Jean and the extended Woodward family. We have been blessed to have seen and experienced the love shared between Garth Senior, Jean, Darren, Debbie, Jordyn, Garth and Luka. We know how much Garth Senior is loved, the impact the living of his good life has had on his family, and just how much he will be missed. With gratitude and love x Usha, John and Mahdi Sherwell
The Sherwell family, Brisbane
Sean and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My love and sympathy to you all.
Jeni Pelvin (nee Martin), Dunedin
To Jean, Sean, Prue, Grace, Henry and Louis,
All our love to you during this time. What a wonderful life Garth has had with all of you in his life! Thinking of you today and sending the biggest hugs to you. Xxx Boo , Andy, Austin and Scarlett
Katherine Allen, Wellington
Garth was a special member of the Biosecurity Group at WRC, and our condolences are extended to Jean and family on their loss. Garth was a mentor for many, with his empathetic manner, friendliness and conciliatory ways. We are pleased that he enjoyed a number of years in retirement and could bring much joy to his family - his most valued possession. He was a quintessential Kiwi, and had a very pragmatic outlook which we all loved - Rest In Peace cobber.
John Simmons, Hamilton
To the Woodward family,
Sincere. Condolences to you all on the passing of Garth. As as work colleague at the Waikato Regional Council I always valued Garth’s worldly words of wisdom and his beaming smile.
Rest In Peace Garth
Jim Price. Hamilton
James Price, Hamilton
A message from the Kennedy family on behalf of Barbara. Garth and Jean are long time treasured friends who provided so much support and kindness over the years. Garth was so much fun to be around and a huge character. Fond memories of the Boxing Day BBQs at Waitetuna with Garth always having a laugh. Condolences to the family and lots of love to Jean.
Barbara Kennedy, Waitetuna, Hamilton