12 June 1933 – 15 October 2023
12 June 1933 – 15 October 2023
Passed away on Sunday, 15 October 2023 aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Maureen. Cherished father and father-in-law of Colleen and Kyle, Heather and Ronald, Naomi and Sam. Loved grandfather of Fergus, Oscar, Sophie, Charlie, Archie and Lucas. A giving heart, a cheeky grin and a wicked sense of humour. Rest now, your work here is done.
Messages to the Gatenby Family may be left here on Maurice’s tribute page.
A service to celebrate Maurices’ life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Friday 20 October, 2023 at 2pm.
For those unable to attend, Maurice’s funeral will be livestreamed here on his tribute page.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
I am so sad to hear that Maurice has also passed away and that I didn’t manage to see him one more last time. But I am happy that I did manage to see him a Maureen quite a few times over the past 30 years when they were travelling and visited us in different places. Maurice always looked out for people and made sure those around him were cared for. May he rest in peace together with Maureen now. Our thoughts are with you Colleen, Ronald, Naomi and your families.
To Colleen, Ronald,Naomi and families...I'm so very sorry to hear Uncle Maurice has passed. I will always have very fond memories of both him and Maureen....my thoughts are with you all. Love to you all xx
Dear Colleen, Ron, Naomi and families. So sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Maurice. My heart goes out to you all. With love, Jill, Wayne, Madeline and Charlotte
Dear Heather and family I'm sending my condolences to you all at this sad time. Sorry I will be unable to be with you on the day but my thoughts are with you, sending hugs.
So sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather, Maurice was a very lovely man. Gone to.be with Maureen.
To Maurice and Maureen, our thoughts and condolences go out to the family that have lost two great people so close together. They are both now at peace and back together. Love to everyone
PopPop, your cheeky smile, quiet but wicked sense of humour and warm heart are sorely missed. It was an honour to know you and Nanny! Much love always.
We would like to offer our condolences to the passing of Maureen and Maurice so close together. At least they are together again.
To the Gatenby families Thinking of you and sending condolences. Treasure all those wonderful memories of your dear dad, Love Lyn Collins
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Maurice was a great man.
Had the great pleasure of having two visits from Maurice and Maureen when they came to Denmark.Mairice immediately looked for action and in next to no time our rose bed was full of new soil transported with great rapidity by Maurice. We had great conversations about rugby and I know Hamish greatly appreciated the support he had when playing for the school when he was in New Zealand.A more genuine individual one could not find. Thank you and may you rest in peace.
My deepest sympathises. I was so lucky to stay with Maurice & Maureen and it is a 6 months I will never forget. They made me feel at home and I'll miss them so so much. Sending my love to you all.
Had the pleasure of meeting Maurice and Maureen in Denmark and my brother always speaks of his time staying with them. My condolences.
PopPop, a true gentleman in every way, it was a pleasure to know you and be part of your beautiful family, rest east now with Nanny. Our love to the whole family
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Maurice. A good bloke.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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