Gregory DAWSON Obituary

Nicki,Bernice,Deidre,Creighton and Mickala? What can I say I am dumbstruck, only just heard the sad news.All those great memories growing up in our silly years and the fun we had. I just wish I'd made the effort to catch up after the years apart even though I thought of how you guys were getting on with bringing up a family and runnining the chooks often. Things in this world are just not fair and this just goes to show it. The photo of him on the boat with Blandy somes it all up.It will be another of lifes regrets not being at Gregs send off at least I have a hundred fond memories and laughs I can fall back on, camping, duckshooting, hunting, school (like the time we were having lunch on some steps up to the balcony at Boys High when one of us didn't like the taste of the soup our mums had given us and threw if over the side only to hear the old grumpy Maths teacher Doc Coppins yell out from down below "who the hell threw that".)Our thoughts are with you all Love Kelvin Lynda Jason and Melissa.

To dear Nicky
So sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of our young days when you first met your Gregory. Those early Sunday morning trips to Fairlie in your little Datsun, speeding down there to spend the day with Greg. I remember how much you adored him. Take care.
Love and thoughts are with you
Tracey Roberts

Dear Nicky, Micheala and Creighton - thinking about you all at this time. Ex-weedons school family
Brian, allie, josh and Kate Thompson

Dear Nicky and family, We were so sad to hear of Gregs tragic loss of life so young. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Although it has been a long time since we have seen Greg, I always remember his happy laughing personality just like yours Nicky. Far too soon my friend..hugs..Fiona & Ken Balvers and family

Bernice, I am so sorry to hear of your losing Greg. Please pass my sympathy to Deirdre, Nicky & family. I can still remember Greg and Deirdre wandering around the school-house when attending Weedons School. Greg's endless generosity and love described so often in previous messages here, was how I remember you and Russel at Weedons. God bless always, Marg Manion.

To Aunty Bernice, Deirdre, Nicky and family Sorry to hear of your devastating loss. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Love Stephen, Angela and family.

Dear Creighton I'm sorry for your loss he will be sadly missed but he'll be watching down on all of your future achievements

Dear Nicky, Michaela & Creighton and family, we are so sorry for your loss, thinking of you all, heartfelt sympathies
Grant, Bettina & Rhys Morris
Gary, Elizabeth & Tania Doyle

dear nicky michaela,creighton,aunty bernice and dee sorry to hear for your loss,greg was such a worker and family guy,he will be up there now with uncle russell and nana and grandad cavil having a beer watching down.thinking for you all.

Dear Nicky,

My thoughts are with you and your family at this terribly sad time.

Take care
Helen Mulligan

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.from maureen,glen and briar

I met Tubby quite a few years ago when brother Jeff took me to meet his mate. He met me at the door with a beer "I hear you like crays" he says. And proceeded to knock out home-made Lobster Thermodor on his BBQ. Not just one, not just two, not just... (there were oodles!) and they were superb, the man could cook. He sent me home with a doggy bag to Huntly. Tubby was generous to a T. Great memories - boating memories, food memories, it was a pleasure to have met you. Cheers Ted.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. love to you all. Regards Diane & John Riley

My love and thoughts to you Nicky aand family at this tragic time. May the many treasured memories you have a real Rural Bloke help ease the pain you are feeling...

To Nicky, Michaela & Creighton, I send my love and condolences to you at such a tragic time. I have wonderful memories of Mr D taking me for a walk around the sheds, on the boat when the cruise ship was in at Akaroa, waving at the passengers the music on the boat up loud all singing and laughing and drinking too of course. You couldn't help but have a great time Greg made sure everyone was well looked after he loved a good time. He will be so missed by so many.

Robyn
Brisbane xoxoxo

Thinking of you all.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees and staff of Weedons School we send our sincere condolences. Greg's family has a long history with Weedons School and the Weedons School family is thinking of you all. Kind regards, Frank Dowle, Board of Trustees, Weedons School.

I got to experience several fishing trips with Tubby and friends. He is one of the great characters that typify rural New Zealand. A hard-working man with a real sense of fun. He'll be missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. More tea, Vicar!!

To Vanessa & Greg's immediate family. Our thoughts are with you at this tragic time. A life taken too soon. AJ,Helen & Sam Johnston Kirwee.

Tubby was always a pleasure to be in his company. I remember the time taking a jet boat ride up the Waimak and he ended up in the water up to his chest. But in true Tubby style it was all washed down with a box of DB. I cherish that memory, and hope that it can bring a smile to your face even in this time of sorrow.
Think of you all in this time of sorrow.
Les Bearman

Gregory,
You were an amazing man who raised two beautiful, wonderful children.
I am so blessed to have known you and I thank you for having our family as a part of yours.
All our love, forever and ever
x

What a shock. what a loss. Great memories of yelling and cheering and times round the BBQ at Twizel. I know a lot of boys and girls, who will miss
you greatly Greg. Paul Ballantyne

Our heartfelt sympathies to Nicky, Michaela and Creighton at this very sad time, all our love, Jimmy, Jackie, Mathew and Ben Redmond

Tubby was always a pleasure to be in his company. I remember the time taking a jet boat ride up the Waimak and he ended up in the water up to his chest. But in true Tubby style it was all washed down with a DB. I cherish that memory, and hope that it can bring a smile to your face even in this time of sorrow.



Think of you all in this time of sorrow.

Les Bearman

The best mate a friend could ever have. Always smiling and wanting to offer a helping hand. I will miss the mischief we get up to when we're together. Our lives will be forever changed with u not in it. My family was honoured to be part of yours. We sat around your fire last nite, u be proud of Creighton he can have it roaring like u. I hope you know that u were truly loved and respected by all who knew u.

DAWSON, Greg:
Dearly loved and admired brother-in-law of the late Marie-Ann and Wayne, Michael and Margaret, Maxine and the late Murray, Kathryn, Anthony and Diane, Julienne and David, Jacinta and Steve. Adored uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A very kind, thoughtful and fun loving man who will be dearly missed.