William Kenneth Gooch (Bill)

4 April 19447 August 2021

Taken from us unexpectedly and far too soon. Loved husband and mate of Bev Gooch. Adored father and father in- law of Richard and Tracey, Stephen and Donna, Christine (Chriss) and Grant, and Joey. Loved and respected granddad of his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A great friend to many and all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.

Messages to the Gooch Family may be left here on Bill’s tribute page.

A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at the Waimea Bowling Club, 8 Wilton Street, Westown, New Plymouth on Friday 13 August 2021 at 11am.

NB - Please use the main entrance off Waimea Street.  There is NO public parking up the driveway.

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Tributes

Farewell Billy. Thanks for the fun memories: King-of-the-castle, tomato-fights, wandering-the-beach, and more. Billy always laughing, teasing, cheeky and friendly. A great interesting family the Gooches of Pioneer Road. Miss you all.

harris whanau

Bev.... I can't believe what you have been through.I am absolutely heartbroken for you and your family. Please accept my deepest condolences. much love Tina (lander & Black pharmacy)

Tina Conway

🎯so sorry Bev fred and i send our condolences to all the family.

Beryl hamilton

Our thoughts are with you all. Sorry we cant be there but will be down to see you all soon. Love to you all.

Tanya Rozen

Sending love and hugs to Bev and family. xxx

Toni

biggest love and hugs 2 bev and family.

Anne Matson

RIP bill we will miss you ❤️❤️❤️

Ev and Kevin

RIP Uncle Bill. love and hugs to Aunty Bev and family. too much loss in such a short space of time. ❤️

Tracey Hunter

I always had a cheerful welcome from you Bill and enjoyed your company, I'll miss that. Keep that smile Annette

Annette Stratford

sending lots of hugs and love from the Bishop family at this time Bill was a lovely man and freind to all and wonderful husband to Bev and dad to his children will be missed by all xxxxxxx

Tara Bishop

Sending luv and hugs at this sad time ❤ will miss my chats with Bill 💔

Maree Maxwell

Sorry to hear of your loss Bev love from Paula x

Paula Dolman

Bev wot can we say man you have had more than your share of sadness over these last few weeks. So so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Our Hearts go out to you and your family. Regards Ron & Maree Gadsby ❤️❤️

Ron and Maree Gadsby

One true gentleman Hard to replace MR DARTS OF TARANAKI Good dart trips bill in patically Christchurch nationals Kevin and Maxine Manu

Kevin Manu

Arohanui to You Beverley, Christine and Joey and extended whanau,our thoughts and preys go out to all. Billy you meant the world too me,forever greatful to you and Beverley for being there for when my Mum passed ❤ Thank you for the cuddle,love you forever xx Dana

Dana Adams

To Bev girls and families We are so very sorry to hear the sad news. Our thoughts are with you all. Yvonne Trevor and Larry.

Yvonne and Trevor Picard

So sorry for your loss our condolences to you Bev & your family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time 😪💖💖💖

Ruby & Chrissy

Much love to Bev on the loss of Her Bill and our Uncle Billy & love to his beautiful family xx Uncle Billy was so loved by our family and he will be so very missed xxx Cyndy, Wendy, Roger and Heather Gooch

wendy Gooch

Dear Bev, Chrissy and Helen. words cannot express our heartfelt love and sympathy for you all . Many memories from the days of the Old Dungeon Bar way back in time.

Garry sands

Dear Bev, Chrissy and Helen. words cannot express our heartfelt love and sympathy for you all . Many memories from the days of the Old Dungeon Bar way back in time.

Garry sands

Dear Bev, Chrissy and Helen. words cannot express our heartfelt love and sympathy for you all . Many memories from the days of the Old Dungeon Bar.

Garry sands

My love and thoughts are with you Bev. I have so enjoyed visiting Bill over the years and will miss his stories. Margy Anderson

Margy Anderson

I Have no words except I am so very sorry Rose💕

Rose Hannah
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