Graham I will miss you and you lovely phone calls on special days like Colleens birthday in December coupled up with Xmas wishes every year. I will miss our chats very much. Love to you all David, Janine and Scott .. Love Tracey and Brian .. Pahoia www.pahoia.co.nz .. a memorable day when you came here for those years .. was lots of fun. And also lots of memories at Kohimarama. xxxxx

So many good memories of Graham, from back in the Clonbern Road days, through front beach, Bay of Plenty. Graham always had a smile, and was a genuinely good guy. He will be dearly missed.

Dear Janine, David & Scott, what a great service you had for your Dad. He would have loved your dancing with the coffin & plenty of laughter. I have many fond memories of our childhood & then visiting when they lived down Whitianga way & also Pahoia before we moved down to Tauranga. It was lovely meeting for lunch for a catch up over the last 5 years. Thank you so much for having it live on line as I had so wanted to have been able to travel there from Auckland but not possible. Please all take care & hopefully we can catch up again one day when this country recovers hopefully. Love Judith xxx

Dad's cousin Pat found a fab pic of Dad with his parents in front of their flash car

we are so sorry to hear this news .Living in Australia for the last 19 years we have stayed in contact over the years, colleen and graham visited us 2005 and graham came again a couple of years ago. We Living first Knew them when we had a batch at cooks beach back in the late 90s graham was a special man kind hearted and you new you had a real friend sorry for your loss Dave, Janine and the Peters family Rest in Peace our dear friend Marg and Don xxxx ( Australia Port Macquarie )

We're so sorry for your loss Dave, Janine, Scott and the Peters family. The service yesterday was so special, a really lovely celebration of Graham's life. It was great to be able to watch remotely as we couldn't be there due to the Auckland lockdown and the live stream meant we felt like we were part of this special moment with you. All our love Dave, looking forward to having a toast to Graham when we can all get together soon. Kelly, Neale and George xxx

So sorry that I couldn't be there in person Janine, Scott and Dave, to celebrate your Dad. Was there in spirit and watching the live stream of course. I have wonderful memories of being 'hosted' by your parents when Janine and Margot and I were on our various flat adventures. Hospitality was always guaranteed as was a bit of 'cheek' and a feeling of being part of your whanau. Your Dad was a wonderful man and I know there will be a big gap in your lives. Sending love and hugs to you all. Chrissy xxxx

Our love and thoughts are with you Dave and family at this difficult time. We're always here for you. Thinking of you today. Donna and Kerry

Our hearts and thoughts are with you during this time of grieving. Please know that you are not alone in remembering a truly wonderful person that meant so much to so many Keith, Eileen, Paul and Karen Dadson

Many happy memories of Graham and Colleen hosting us at their many homes * the corporate box set up for the rugby * lots of laughter and fine cuisine * personal garden tours * house renovations Because of Covid Lockdown we are sorry that we are unable to join you to farewell Graham on Wednesday. Thoughts are with David, Janine and Scott at this sad time.

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family Dave. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. We will be there virtually with you on Wednesday. All our love, the Browns xxxx

Deepest Sympathy to Janine David and Scott. Monica Thomas (ex neighbour)

So many wonderful qualities come to mind when I remember Graham.Kindness being at the top of my list. We all celebrate your friendship and joyful approach to a life well lived. Graham’s love and pride for his family has been outstanding and another of his admirable qualities. Lots of love to Dave, Janine and Scott, your Dad’s qualities will always be a part of you. “May the road rise to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand “ An Irish blessing for you all. Thank you for making the world a better place my friend 🌺

Fondly known as Uncle Graham and Auntie Colleen by our.children, Graham and Colleen were our neighbours in Hinewa Rd, Otumoetai 50 years ago. A lifelong friendship, of fun, care and great memories. It is difficult talk about Graham, without mentioning Colleen, because that is how they were. A committed, loyal and loving couple. Our love and support to Janine, David Benjamin and Scott, at this sad time, as they continue their life’s journey without the physical presence of their dad and mum, but hold them forever in their hearts. With love, Marie and Jimmy

Many years ago I flew to New Zealand to visit a friend, she took me to visit Graham and Coleen at their home. They welcomed me with open arms and made me feel right at home. Over the years I have kept in contact, in the latter years with Graham, Christmas,birthdays,etc. Graham was a lovely man, funny, warm and a really good soul. Rest In Peace Graham, you will be sadly missed by your children and everyone who knew you. ❤️

Rest In Peace old friend, worked together over 40years ago C T Club Auckland, gone but not forgotten.

Such a sad loss. Graham & Colleen were such wonderful friends, miss there company. always such fun & very helpful when problems arose over the many years of our friendships. They were family to me and my family ever since Dave & Ken met at Remuera Primary school way back. They will be together again. RIP Graham. Big hugs & much love to Dave,Janine & Scott my sincere sympathy to you at this tough time ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹

Graham, it was such a privilege to know you, yes indeed! Along with Colleen we had some fantastic times with you, following you with your changing addresses and staying with you. Such a shock to us when Janine sent the message that you had gone. Rest in Peace. Such fun we all had.

Very sad to say goodbye to a very Dear Cousin and friend. It was always a fun conversation when we spoke. Since we moved to Te Kuwhata we haven't been able to visit but I will miss our phone calls. A very kind and thoughtful man who loved his family. R.I.P