Deepest sympathy on the passing of Gaelene, she taught one of our boys at Tahiti school and was always a good fun person With a big heart, our thoughts are with you on your loss

Peter and family Sorry to hear of the passing of Gaelene, my memories go along way back to the time spend during the holidays on the farm. Mum always looked forward to her visits and catch up. Murray, Geoffrey and Nigel Watts

Dear Peter, Jan, Clare and Mark, Our deepest sympathies are with you and your families on the passing of Gaelene. in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. it's the life in your years (Abraham Lincoln). This is so true of Gaelene. She did so much and put a lot of life in her years. It seems only recently (yet I know it is a long time ago now !), when you opened your home up to me when I worked on your farm over the summer. Gaelene was a central pillar of the family. The welcoming, inclusiveness and great discussions we had has had a life long impact; -- one that we should all try to emulate. Never forgotten Murray, Robyn Andrew Daniel and Rachel Chatfield (Currently in Sydney)

To Peter & the Riddle Family, On behalf of Clarke, Callum and the team at Weir Bros, we would like to offer our condolences for the loss of Gaelene. I had the pleasure of taking a tour at the beginning of 2021 and instantly found we had a great rapport. Gaelene had such a dry sense of humour and was so quick with a cheeky reply or answer. Rest in peace Gaylene

Our deepest sympathy to you Peter and your family. Gaelene will be missed by us all, especially at the Anzac services in Eltham, followed by her great help with the morning teas at the Eltham Fire Station which will always be remembered.

A sad time for all the family - my sincere condolences. I am a long way away, in the Philippines, so cannot be with you at this time. But my thoughts are with you. I remember many great times visiting, and always delighted in being with the family, especially with Gaelene.

Peter and Family. Condolences to all of you from all of us. Gaylene as well as all of you are enduring memories of our years at Tirimoana. As you will miss her, so will we. Won't be seeing Gaylene on the bowling green again either, but we will never forget that she was there. A life well lived by someone who really cared

What a sad time for all of you. Gaelene was much a part of our lives at Eltham and for myself at Palmerston North Teacher's College. Such a happy loving lady. My prayers are with you all, and yourselves, Peter, Gail and Ian.

To Peter and family, so very very sorry to hear of Gaelene’s passing, she was a wonderful lady very caring, kind and loved helping people. She will be sadly missed by you all, Wishing you our most sincere sympathies. Judy and Bill Stuart

What a wonderful tribute this service is to Gaelene. Well done to you all! Thinking of you, Peter and family in the days and weeks ahead, coming to terms with your sad loss. Remembering happier times. Deepest sympathy Jenny and Simon Henderson (Wellington)

To Peter and Family Our very deepest sympathy to you all. We have watched Gaylene's funeral service on line and you all should be immensely proud of the wonderful tribute you paid to a wonderful lady who will be missed by so many Ray and Joyce Lawrence

Dear Peter , Jan,Clare and Mark, It came as a shock to me when I heard that Gaelene had died. I live in the deep south and see no way to join you at the funeral except via the computer link which Peter gave to me. I want to support you and hope you will keep well. Jack

Gaelene has been part of my life since early childhood. She was like an older sister to me. She and later Peter who I have also known since childhood have both enriched my life and that of the Billington family. I am so grateful I could spend time with her in recent months sharing memories of our life together. We all loved her and I will miss her . I am thinking of my friend Peter and his family now. John Billington

I am writing this message having had my plans to attend Gaelene’s funeral today thwarted by fog at Auckland airport. I really wanted to be there to farewell my much loved cousin, Gaelene. Now I will watch the service live on- line which is the next best thing to being there. Gaelene had a big influence on my life and I have many, many fond memories of the time we spent with Galene over the years but especially when I and my brother,Ross, were growing up. We spent a number of summer holidays in Hawera with Gaelene and our Aunty Norah and Uncle Spence. Such fun was had being with them and with my then Hawera- based Billington cousins, John,Greg, Neill and Lyn. Gaelene was a very enthusiastic person and had a joy for life. She was very much immersed in her family and the wider family which included her cousins. I only needed to enquire and she would fill me in on what my cousins had been up to. Her obvious interest in ‘the family’ indicated the importance she placed on strong family ties. She was the glue that helped bind the wider Billington family. I will miss Gaelene a great deal. She was the best cousin anyone could have. I know my brother Ross shares these sentiments. My deepest sympathies to Peter and to Gaelene’s children and their families. May she Rest In Peace. Barry Lindsay

I was so sorry to hear of Gaelene's passing. My deepest sympathy to Peter, Jan, Claire, Mark and families. I have some wonderful memories of the old Tiromoana days and all of the recipes that she gave me, which I still use, especially her Tomato Relish recipe that remains a real favourite. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Gaelene always had a smile and was there for anyone in the district if needed. She will be missed by family and friends alike

So sorry to hear the passing of Gaelene. Deepest sympathy to you Peter and Family Although we have only known her for a short time , she welcomed us into The Street with many lovely get togethers meeting all the Neighbours. A lovely lady Alison and Gus Lythgow

Sorry to hear of Gaelene's passing. Our thoughts are with you all.

Deepest sympathy to you Peter and your extended family at this sad time. We very much enjoyed Gaelene's company on the occasions when we met up. The men's group at The Wave Church in Opunake lifted you up in prayer tonight. May God bless,comfort and keep you in the days ahead. Sending our love and thinking of you tomorrow. Dave and Lee-Anne Shegedin and family.

Peter and family, my condolences on behalf of the Hawera Bowling Club, ( now Tower ) on the loss of your dear wife ,mother and Gran. Gaelene was a dedicated member and President while here with us and a tireless worker for the club. Her smiling face welcomed all who walked through the door. Rest easy Gaelene. Faye Hopkins

Condolences to the Riddle family. Thinking of you at this sad time. Wayne Hart

Rest peacefully Gaelene, we appreciate all you did for our children teaching them at Fraser Road School, and your ongoing interest in what they were up to after the closure. Our sympathy to you Peter and family. Mike,Trisha, Jaime-Lee, Tamara, Lania, Mitchell and Taine Careswell.

Dear Peter & family. We are thinking of you during this sad & painful time. Gaelene was a loved member of the Smith family. I have very many fond memories of Gaelene when I was a young girl. Fun times on the farm & lots of family picnics. Gaelene was a happy delightful person who was so very kind, loved by many, would do great things for people & had a fabulous sense of humour. You will be missed by your beautiful family & many friends. Carla (née Durinck) & Keith Smith (Adelaide)

Our deepest sympathy Peter & family, but we have great memories of times together. John & Rosemary Stoppard

Thinking of you Peter on the loss of your beloved. Gaelene was always was your pillar of strength, hope her passing was painless. Sending our sincere condolences. Ern & Elaine Radel

To Peter and family Deepest sympathy, lots of fun memories of Gaelene in the Maata hall over the years, lovely caring lady at rest. Ray

To Peter, Jan, Clare, Dean & families I am saddened to learn of Gaelene's passing, a very special, loving & caring friend now at rest With heartfelt sympathy to you all at this time Jeanette

We will remember Gaelene as a warm person who was very socially at ease, with a deep love of her family which she shared with us. She has visited us with Peter, Mike's cousin, staying with us over the years in Remuera in Auckland, and more recently at Welcome Bay in Tauranga. Our sympathy to Peter and the close family. (Drs) Mike and Meg Butler 03 Aug 2002

My deeps condolences thinking of you all at this sad time. From the Whittaker family

To Peter and family, so sorry to hear of your loss of Gaelene. She was one of the first to welcome us to Maata many years ago. A woman of strong opinions and a worker in everything she did. We hope you find some comfort in the many happy memories you all have. Rest in peace Gaelene.

Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. No one can take away your loving memories, may they lift you and comfort you through this time.

To Peter and family Our sympathy to you all at this time of Gaelene's passing. A lovely lady that taught our children at Fraser Road School. There are a lot of great memories held by us all of Gaelene. RIP lovely lady Adrienne, Mike, Jane, Alan and Nathan Pescini

RIP to one of the best teachers I had during my school years. I have fond memories of you teaching me at Fraser Road School. I was so.sorry to hear that you had passed away, sincere condolences to your family xx

To Peter ,Clare & Brian, Dean , Nicola & Joash, Mark , Jan, Sorry to learn that Gaelene has passed on leaving a gap in all your lives. Her lively conversations will be but a memory now. I remember her wonderful Anzac biscuits she made and i was lucky enough to taste from time to time. .May God comfort your hearts .

To Peter and family. Stephen and I are very sorry to hear of Gaelene's passing. She was a wonderful wife and mum and will be missed by all who knew her. Stephen and Deborah Clough

To Peter and Family, So sad to hear that Gaelene has lost her fight and has now passed. Our families go back a very long way and we will hold dear all those special memories of times together growing up. She was a very much loved member of the education community and Carl enjoyed his time with her ,helping at Fraser Rd school. Stay strong and hold on to all your special memories of a wonderful Wife ,Mother and Grandmother. Much Love, Leann Bulmer and Family

To Peter and Whanau So sorry to hear of Gaelene's passing. Such a very caring, special person who was very much part of not only my life at Fraser Road school but for the many students she taught as well over the years.This in turn led to our lasting friendship "out of school" with so many treasured memories. Kia kaha Arohanui. Rosalie Rangi and Whanau.

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Doris Downs and Family

Dear Peter and Family, my deepest sympathy in your very sad loss of Gaelene. My love and thoughts are with you all. Don Hodge

To Peter and family Sending our sincere condolences to you all at this sad time . Gaelene touched the lives of many and will be sorely missed. Treasure the memories . Bev & Allan Jones Jean Thorne

Peter and family. Our deepest sympathy. I have many special memories of our times together and to have had you as a sister in law will always be with me. God bless you all. Joan (Riddle) and Murray Bailey

To: Peter & Family Lepperton Bowling Club would like to extend our Greatest Condolences to you all. Gaelene was such an Amazing Lady on and off the Bowling Green. Fantastic Sense of Humour and a Terrific Sandwich Maker. She will be sorely missed by us all.

To Peter @ family. We are so sorry to hear of Gayleens passing.our thoughts are with you all.💐💐

So sorry to hear of Gaelene’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all. Colin and Pauline Christie

To Peter, Jan Clare ,Mark .your families, children and grandchildren. Our family send to you each one our deepest Love and Sympathy in the loss of one so Dear to you all .Gaelene was such a Bubbly, Enthusiastic, Caring person,with a Great sense of Humour and a definite match for LIndsay,s cheeky ribbing.We now look back with fond memories to the times shared with her .May you all feel a Special measure of Gods Love and Comfort in your time of Sadness and Loss .May you find Strength from His abiding presence in the days ahead .God Bless you all ,with much Love ,LIndsay, Anita, and Elizabeth Maindonald, Eltham

So sorry to hear of Gaelene's passing. I am sure the memories you have will help you through this sad time. Pat Dyer & Lorraine Maunsell

so sorry to hear of Gaelene's passing. May the memories you have help you through this very sad time. God be with you all

So sorry to hear of Gaelenes passing. Condolences to Peter and your family. She always spoke of you all so fondly.We had some wonderful times on the bowling green.Wendy and Noel Moratti

Peter and family, Sincerest condolences on the passing of Gaelene. A lovely lady, may she rest in peace . Karen Laurance

Sorry for your loss Peter. I always found Gaelene to be a lovely lady. You were a well matched couple.

to Peter and family; Thinking of you at this sad time Lynsi Latham-Saunders and Carl Saunders,

Our sympathies are extended to Peter &family on the passing off Gaylene, we have many happy memories of our times together, Beryl & Nevile Prideaux

Our Sincere Sympathy over the loss of Gaelene Peter and your family. Mary and Charles Rush

Sorry to read about Your Gaylene Peter. Condolences from Bernie Gower.

Our deepest sympathies are with you. We are thinking of you at this time of loss of a wonderful family member. We were blessed to have Aunty Gaelene in our family group and will miss her.

Dear Peter and family, Sending our love and thoughts to you all at this sadtime of your beautiful Gaelene’s passing. May Gaelene travel peacefully with your wonderful music in her heart Peter. Love Anne and Mark Stewart.

Our loving thoughts are with you Peter and family,So sad to be loosing our old school mates?Fond memories. Kind Regards Eleanor and Nigel Preston

So sad to read that Gaylene has passed away.Loving thoughts are with Peter and family. Eleanor and Nigel Preston

So sorry to hear of Gaelenes passing. Thinking of you Peter. Greg and Carolyn Nicholas

Peter and family Sorry to read of Gaelene’s passing. Accept our condolences, we are thinking of you all at this time. Kind regards Eddie and Aileen Leo

Our sympathies are extended to Peter & family on the passing of Gaylene.