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Garry Michael ANDERSON

Garry ANDERSON Obituary

Suddenly, at Lakes District Hospital, Queenstown, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Ellen, loved father and father-in-law of Kylee and Shaun (Auckland), Tracy and Chris (Sydney), and Maria (Dunedin). Cherished Grandad of Lily, Scarlett; Ben, Sophie; James, Thomas and Ivy. Loved brother of Lynette and Ron (Dunedin), and Darryl and Christine (Christchurch). A service to celebrate Garry's life will be held in St Patrick's Catholic Church, 7 Hertford Street, Arrowtown, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 1.00pm, followed by burial at Arrowtown Cemetery. Light refreshments following the service at Arrowtown Bowling Club. Messages to 79 Centennial Avenue, Arrowtown 9320.


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Published by Southland Times on Mar. 31, 2026.

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Tania

March 31, 2026

My sincere condolences to you Ellen and your family. Gary was a wonderful man. I will always remember his jokes whenever you both visited shingle creek. May he Rest in Peace.

Carol Brown

March 31, 2026

Ellen and family please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Garry. It is too sad to lose a husband and father and a good friend to many. Words cannot express the sadness and I feel for you all. Please know you are in my thoughts.

Carol Brown

Erin Black

March 31, 2026

So sorry Ellen + families Gary put up an amazing fight with his illness
Deepest Sympathy

Angela Caldwell

March 31, 2026

Deepest sympathy Ellen and Family on Garrys passing
May you take comfort knowing others are thinking and praying for you all at this sad time.
May he Rest in Peace
Angela Caldwell

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