I’ve met Barry only a couple of times very briefly and I remember he had a great smile and a very calm and friendly demeanour, I had a lovely impression of him ❣️ I pray that God have received Barry onto His Kingdom and that he is now at peace. Carmel is a special friend I have a great connection with, her kind and warm heart is definitely a bless from having an amazing father and a wonderful family. God bless you all.

A wonderfull inspirational man Rest in Peace

To my beautiful Granddad, Thank you for being such a wonderful presence in my life. I will never forget the memories of you- jumping on my trampoline when you were about 70, taking me to the cattle sales when I was little and sharing cups of tea and raisin biscuits with me at the old farm. I really admire how accepting and welcoming you were to everyone- your home was always open to whomever, with warmth! As a child who mostly grew up in the city, it was always so memorable coming to your farm and spending time with Freddie the dog, and then Buddy, herding the cattle and sleeping with all of my cousins in the hay barn! I absolutely love our family and feel so blessed to call my self a 'Stewart'. All my aunties, my uncle and many many cousins are all so wonderful, funny and intelligent. Even though you are no longer with us, you have made the most remarkable family. Thank you x

I clearly remember the day "The Stewarts" moved in next door at Pendergrast Rd, Mangatawhiri. I spent the next few hours trying to plan a way to meet them, settling on sending our labrador, Trigger, off down the road after a "lost" ball! For most of my childhood Barry and his beautiful family were a constant in my life. So many memories- from huts in the hay barn, midnight runs, horses vs motorbikes, Telethon!!, afternoon tea at the table, deep talks about life, and always so much FUN! Barry, you epitomise one of my favourite quotes about purpose, sacrifice, and love: "Your greatest contribution to the universe might not be something you do, but someone you raise." Arohanui and ngā mihi, Sally

Dear Barry (Dad) for many years you let me be part of your home and your family which I’m very grateful for , I shared some of my best years with you and in family , so many fun times on the farm, motocross adventures , feeding out hay and My Frist Holy communion . I also remember how calm and relaxed you always were nothing ever phased you as long as we go to church on time on Sunday morning or Saturday night , you raised a beautiful family and always included me in mind a lot . I have such fond memories I wish I could be here today to say goodbye I will always cherish the memories until we see each other again God bless ❤️❤️

Barry to me was such a quiet fun loving, wink in the eye, achiever. A gentle unpretentious spirit with a love of motorbikes and newspapers. I suspect he knew much more than most presumed! His humor was always there and this has passed on down very successfully to his children. I always knew Barry would be at peace with whatever happened. He loved his faith and this was a comfort to him through his life. I know he was also very clever and generous and a hard worker especially as for most of his life he was getting up at 4am every morning to tend to his animals on his farm. He was indeed always smiling to me and making the most of what life is about with ease. Barry was a true fighter surviving whatever was put in his path with a quiet acceptance and firm grip of it. I loved his laugh. I always remember that he liked a lot of salt in his porridge which he made like clockwork every morning and covered it with a ‘ton’ of sugar. I thought how can he live a long life quietly to myself! I should never assume. I am glad that Barry knew how to live a solid fun loving easy life until his ripe old years. He always had a loving truly supportive family close by. Barry’s smile was so telling and so full of wisdom and humor. I will dearly miss him. Rest In Peace Barry and enjoy your next adventure and chapter in life. ❤️⭐️🌈

Dear Barry , It was a privilege to meet you in Sydney . You have been the most wonderful and loving father to your children , whom you raised almost single handedly after the passing of your beloved wife when the kids were little . Go and join her in Heaven and continue to watch over your loved ones . Rest in eternal peace .