GARNER, Thomas Richard. (Richard) Rev. Of Carterton.
On 21st September 2024 peacefully, in his 81st year.
Dearly loved husband of the late Bobby.
Loved father and father-in-law of Miriam, Benjamin and Christi.
Loved Grandad of Jessica-Rose.
Loved brother of Jane Lynch, Uncle of Fergus, and Marcus and great Auntie of Amelia-Jane.
Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends in NZ and the UK.
In lieu of flowers a donation to either the Kailakuri Health Care Project, via www.givealittle.co.nz/org/khcp or SAFE (Save Animals from Exploitation) would be appreciated.
Sincere thanks to the staff of Te Omanga Hospice for their wonderful care. A service for Richard will be held in St Mark’s Anglican Church, Cnr High Street south and Richmond Road, Carterton on Friday 27th September 2024 at 1.00pm followed by private cremation.
Messages to the Garner family C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743 or may be left here on Richard’s tribute page

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM RICHARD'S FAMILY
Miriam; Benjamin, Christi and Jessica-Rose wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all who supported them in various ways during Richard’s illness and at the time of his passing.
We have appreciated the lovely cards, letters, flowers, food, phonecalls, tributes, visits and the donations made to the SPCA and the Kailakuri Health Care Project.
A special thanks to the Doctors and Staff Wellington Hospital and the wonderful team at Te Omanga Hospice for their wonderful care; to Rev Judith Wigglesworth for her comforting words and all who participated in the service; to the St Mark’s Parish family for their prayerful and practical support; and to all who travelled from near and far to be with us to farewell Richard.
It is a comfort knowing that Richard’s ministry and friendship has touched the lives of so many wonderful people, from so many walks of life. Thank you each and every one.