GEMMELL, Craig Mitchell

3/13/2023

Peacefully passed over just after midnight on Tuesday the 14/03/2023 surrounded by his loving whanau.

Eldest son of the late Angus and Wendy. Beloved husband of Tash. Loving Dad of Ruby and Luca. Awesome step-dad of Tom and Madeline. Wonderful brother of Jenny, Shell and Rob. Fantastic uncle, nephew and friend of many.

Craig will lie at 25 Lucknow Street Wairoa from Wednesday arvo and all day Thursday, then he will be taken to Gisborne, by his family, in his trusty Troupee for a private cremation on Friday 17/03/2023.

A memorial service will be held for Craig to celebrate his wonderful life - date to be advised.

11 Comments

King Whanau

3/13/2023 08:48:29 pm

Such a awesome talented man. You have done so much great things for Wairoa. You will be missed. Thank you so much from our whanau for leaving us all with forever memories etched into our lives. Rest in peace our dear friend. Kia kaha to your family xxxx

Roberta & Paul Eaglesome and whanau

3/13/2023 08:49:21 pm

Craig,your beautiful smile is something that will always be remembered which you carried throughout your journey. May you fly high with the angels. You will be dearly missed by many. Arohanui to your beautiful whanau

Ashlea & Phillip Mudd

3/13/2023 08:58:08 pm

Thank you for walking this earth, forevr young at heart. Sending love to Tash and the fam x

Dot Daniel

3/13/2023 10:59:05 pm

Craig you came to my home and gave me your phone number in case there was any trouble in the street. I will miss your wave every time we passed on Marine Parade, RIP Craig, big hugs to Jenny, Rob and whanau

Caren Simpson

3/14/2023 12:10:23 am

Thinking of you all at this sad time,
Glenda, Alastair, Duncan, Caren & Robert Simpson

Bree

3/14/2023 02:26:24 am

Rest in Eternal peace Craig Gemmell a man with many good traits we will miss seeing you around the community and coming into your studio you were such a good kind hearted bloke and you still continued to smile and be happy no matter what you were going through , thank you for giving me two beautiful masterpieces my love goes out to your beautiful whānau

David Broad

3/14/2023 03:49:10 am

Rest in Peace Craig Gemmel. To Shelly and family …. Sending you a big hug from Brazil .

Lynn Gordon

3/14/2023 02:31:31 pm

Always cherish the work you did on my arm, you leave such a legacy of your amazing work behind, your talent was simply the best... Big smile everytime... Rest in love Craig... Thank you we will miss you.

Wendy Jaques ( nee Read)

3/15/2023 03:05:30 am

Rest in Peace Craig. I remember the fun and laughter we shared together in our Wairoa College days and the joy you had in catching up and talking when we were passing through town to the farm. Much love to your family especially Jenny xxxx .

Tui link

3/15/2023 03:49:01 pm

Condolences to Craig's family you will be greatly missed. Has been a pleasure to have meet you Craig.

Di & Ard Symes

3/16/2023 04:31:09 pm

So sad to hear of your passing, you were a beautiful human full of life, your talent n love of the Arts will not be forgotten
Your awesome painting you done for us will be treasured
RIP a lovely man taken to soon xxx

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