James GARMONSWAY

2026 · Auckland

Died 9 June 2026Posted 20 June 2026

GARMONSWAY, James Edward (Jim) Passed peacefully at Waikato Hospital on Tuesday 9th June 2026, aged 83. Much loved husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him, especially Debbie, Jason Jade, Teagan and the late Margaret.

A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Saturday 20th June 2026 at the Matamata-Piako Civic Centre, 11 Tainui Street, Matamata starting at 11am. Refreshments will be served after, and in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society.

Donations may be left at the service or made online at cancer.org.nz.

Funeral service

Matamata-Piako Civic Centre

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