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Gavin Ernest ROYFEE

Gavin ROYFEE Obituary

On Monday, July 10, 2023, peacefully at Cashmere View Retirement Care, aged 94 years. Loved son of the departed Ernest & Annie, and beloved husband of Alison for 39 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Trudy, the departed Philip, Andrew and Wendy, the late Philippa and Glenn, Racheal, and husband of the departed Romola. Brother of the lates Colin and Betty. Stepfather and stepfather-in-law of Dean and Leanne, Glenn and Christine, Clare and Tom. Grandad and Poppa to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private family service has been held. A Memorial service will be held at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral to honour Gavin's long-standing association as a chorister and to celebrate his life, at a later date. A further notice will be placed.

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Published by The Press on Jul. 15, 2023.

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Joy Masters

July 23, 2023

My deepest sympathy to you Alison & all the family at the passing of your much loved Father & Grandad

Peter Crowhen

July 22, 2023

Very sorry to hear of Gavin's passing Denise and I very much enjoyed the company of you both on our overseas cricket jaunts.
So sad and will look out for notice of his memorial service

Richard Field- Dodgson

July 19, 2023

Uncle Gavin, it's been a long time since we talked. Memories go so far back - Christmases at Nana & Pop's, biking out to see you all at Avonhead, singing in the RCMS...... I guess as a family we drifted apart over time for a whole variety of reasons. Sad in many ways, but that's life. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone as they remember someone who had a very full life.
Richard.

Linda Hicks (née Kay)

July 16, 2023

Dear Alison, sincere sympathy to you and family on Gavin´s passing. Our family friendship goes back many years and we are thinking of you all at this sad time. Linda, Colin and the wider Kay family.

Linda Hicks (née Kay)

July 16, 2023

Dear Alison, deepest sympathy to you and your family on Gavin´s passing. Our family friendship goes back many years and we are thinking of you all at this sad time. Heartfelt blessings. Linda, Colin and the wider Kay family.

Fay Graham

July 16, 2023

Good memories of the hours that Gavin gave assisting us with the 'Old Girls' Garden' at the Avonside Drive site together with other husbands. Their strength was greatly appreciated. Our thoughts are with you Alison.
Fay Graham and all Charitable Trust members past and present.

Lynne McKenzie (née McEwin)

July 15, 2023

Thinking of you all at this time. Wonderful memories of our times in Royal Christchurch Musical Society and Christchurch City Choir. Gavin had a superb voice and was such an amazing man himself. Hard to believe he was 94. There will be a great choir among the stars with all the choir members and conductors gone before you.

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