Gillian DAMPNEY Obituary

Gilly...a mentor! A powerful, curious, kind, cheeky and brilliant waahine...her voice and wisdom remain with those of us fortunate enough to have been in her orbit. My sense is that, above all else, she was most passionate about her family. My heart goes out to you xx.

To Paul and family,
My sincere condolences to you and your family for this sad time!
May she rest in peace.

So many beautiful memories from our time in Piopio and then meeting up again at Piopio Memorial Hall a few months ago. Shirley, Gillian was a credit to you. Blessings and love to all of the family.

Thinking of you all.
Memories of Gillian in Shirley's (Mum's) home Dance studio.
Sincere condolences

To Paul, Gemma, Briar, Lucas and families. Deepest sympathy xx Gillian was a gorgeous lady, with many talents, especially dancing! Sorry we could not be with you all today, but Gillian will be in our thoughts. Love Keith & Tracey & Family x

My condolences to Gillian's family.
When I think of Gillian she had a contagious smile. One look at her and I would find myself smiling. A beautiful ray of sunshine no matter many clouds

Gemma and family we are thinking of you at this very sad time, much love Marlene Dana Ben and O´Brien whanau.

A special friend and a wonderful teacher in every way to generations of children and to grown ups too,

Dear Paul, Gemma,Briar,Lucas, Shirley & Brett.
Very sad news to hear your lovely bright shining star Gilly has lost her long courageous battle. She was always the bright light in so many others lives right from when she was a wee girl. We had so many fun times together , the Dales & Woods families when we were growing up.
I always remember our families going blackberry picking. We had long boards, which we would throw into the bushes and try to balance while picking blackberries. Needless to say we often fell into the bushes, lost our berries, and came out covered in scratches. But we all had a good laugh about it , and usually had berries to take home which was a bonus to the fun times together.
We (my mum Irene , myself & Alan)caught up with Gilly, Shirley, Joanne a few months ago and Gilly was adamant she was doing ok and was going to beat it. . We had a lovely lunch together in Piopio and then we all went back to mums for more chat.m, an awesome day reminiscing and lots of laughter.
Rest in peace beautiful Gilly
Big hugs to you all , Irene , Diane & families. xxx

Dear Paul, Gemma, Briar and Lucus. We are all devastated to hear of Gills passing. Gill was an amazing friend that always had a smile on her face and radiated a genuine love for those around her. She had an aura that shone brightly. Thinking of you all and I am so sorry that we can't be with you all tomorrow. All our love in buckets,
Sharon and Rob Bell

Dear Paul, Gemma, Brian and Lucas's and all your families. I'm so sorry to hear of Gillian's passing. She was always so graceful and had a twinkle in her eye with a lovely smile. Thinking of you all. Much love Sharon Tanner (nee Fisher)