Sorry I couldn't be st the service but watched the service. You welcomed me and my family when we moved to Warner from the UK and when I moved home after my separation you were there to help collect furniture for my new home. My fondest memory was the night I cooked toad in the hole and I nearly burnt the house down .... you always reminded me of that meal whenever I saw you. Rest in peace thank you for your friendship xxx

To Northpowers bad Santa, We are so sorry we couldn’t make your service as we are in hospital, but we were there via live feed with you. Our hearts are broken. We will miss you. Rest easy Nord. We love you ❤️ Your mate Nei, Bailey & Bubbas xx

RIP Crumb may you be at peace with the Angels above. ❤️❤️❤️

NORD-NORDY-NAUGHTY-BAD SANTA…Just a few names we use to call the bro on the lines..No doubt there’s a few more out there but all in good pun!I had Bad Santa drive the Hiab truck for us on a few of our Transmission Lines Projects on and off over the years.Always a laugh when he’s on site!A genuine “Good Bugger” that was always willing to help out and throw a remark or two in there for good measure!Many of times we talked about our Whanau to each other and the joy he had with the kids and Moko’s living at home and the fact he was trying to build his little “Papa Kainga” at home for his little “Santa Helpers”…You will dearly be missed my bro,sorry I couldn’t make it,would have loved to meet your beautiful wife and kids and Mokos that you so dearly loved and talked about with me!Love you Brother…Until we meet again Bad Santa-Keep the laughs coming ole mate!…Moemoe Ra E Hoa🙏🏽

RIP crumb, sorry it's not in person but me and your grandson are still saying goodbye via ph. So much I want to say but for now rest easy and fly high. We love you and see you again in heaven ❤

Gavin, Aka Santa. on behalf of our stores team. We were saddened to hear you had fell ill and more so hearing of your passing. We will miss your visits to our depot, your humor and cheek always made our day. Rest easy brother.

Gavin , New You Since Primary School and Through Mahurangi College . Warkworth Builders Supplies Then The Power Board & The Fire Brigade You dedicated your whole life to the Warkworth Community And You Were Always Good For A laugh and Giggle About Something . you will be sorely Missed Taken To Young My Best To Aveen And The Family .Rest Easy .. Peter Phillips Trudy King Nee Phillips & Jenny Kiwikiwi Nee Phillips

Crumb was always up for a prank. So, long time ago there was a lot in the Times about the need for DUCK crossings in town. So 3 concerned citizens held a meeting at the pub and decided they would help out. Late one night they arrived in town by boat. After timing the security passes they went to the street and armed with stamps the shape of cartoon duck footprints and a big saucer of white paint they put duck footprints all over the place. That was 31st of March. The next day April fool's day. Only really one bit in the paper about that. They must have helped. We had some fun. See you Crumb. Russel.

We are so sorry to hear of Gavin's death. Although we cannot attend his funeral, we wish to extend our very deepest sympathy to Aveen and all the family. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. We remember your beautiful wedding, and what a happy time it was.

A good friend back in the '70's. My father began delivering bread for Joe so Gavin and I got to know each other. I couldn't say a bad word about Gavin and I can't think of anyone who didn't like him.

A great liney and friend to the whole Bright family you will be truly missed Nord love you heaps.

Very fond memories of you Gavin. Such a real people person. Our children when little loved the Santa Claus at the power board xmas partys. Goodbye our friend. Condolences to your family. Love Elly and Michael Blank

Thinking of you all . What a fantastic picture. Crumbs memory will live on

Haven't seen you in a number of years Crumb, but have lots of memories of fun and laughter spent with you xx RIP Our love to Aveen and all the family 💙