On behalf of everyone at Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, thank you for your on going continued support, it means so much to our patients and their families - Thank you x

Its Fathers Day in New Zealand today. We never stop thinking about you dad. All the love in the world. Ben and Jo x

Throughout my life, there have only been a handful of people who were consistently cheerful & pleasant, kind & considerate, gentle and always great company – Gary was one of those few. I feel privileged to have had Gary as a brother-in-law. To me, Gary was what I consider a ‘true gentleman’ to be. You will be missed but never forgotten.

Having worked with Gary for the last 10 years at Zurich was a real pleasure, he was such a gentleman in many ways which is a rare thing in these times. He was always full of cheer and the joys of life. He brought warmth and humour to all the work gatherings and was very well liked by all. Over the last few months I have heard many heart felt condolences from people who knew him through a work capacity and he was an assett to Zurich. It was very obvious that he loved his job and the people he met through it, which produced many colourful experiences ! He has left a void in all our lives but he will be with us in many ways and his memories bring both a tear and a smile. A very special person who I was fortunate to have known.

So true - a thought to share. 'Gary was my best friend, he always encouraged me to follow my dreams, he loved me and I miss him so much. I try to concentrate on the many ways I was blessed by having him in my life. There are many who live their whole lives and never know this kind of love. I was one of the lucky ones'. Gayle x

So sad to hear this news, Gary was a man who had a significant influence on me growing up (the BBQs alone can't be forgotten). Love to the family, Slap

No words can describe what a wonderful person Gary was. I love him to bits. He would do anything for me - not just because I was his mother in law but because he was my friend. I hold him in my heart and think of him everyday. No-one will ever fill the gap he has left in my life. Love you forever Babs

My Uncle Gary was very special to me in lots of different ways. Although he was sometimes very bizarre in all the food he ate, from snails to octopus to pigeons. These weird but funny things just made me love him even more. No one will ever replace my Uncle. Luke

Gary, you have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. You are more like a brother than a brother in law and I love you so much and always have. These last few months without you have been unbearable, I miss your smile, your laugh your everything. Thank you so much Gary for all the wonderful times we did have and the way you live on in my life and always will. Love you forever Linda xx

To my Husband, my Best Friend, my Everything. Loved you then, Love you still, Always have, always will. Forever in my heart xx