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Geoffrey GILSENAN

Manawatū-Whanganui

Posted 9 September 2026

GILSENAN, Geoffrey (Bubbles). Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his whānau, on Thursday 3 September; in his 72nd year. Cherished son of the late Edward Gilsenan and Eva Kenny (née Kamo). Dearly loved Honey and hoa rangatira of Sheryl. Beloved father and father-in-law of Toni-Marie, Geoff and Angie, Neil and Jen, Moewai, and Teresa and Nei. Much adored Koro to his many dearly loved mokopuna and mokomoko. A loved brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many. A caring step-dad and koro who deeply loved all his step-children, mokopuna, and extended whānau.

A service to celebrate Geoff's life will be held at Tawhero Golf Club, Number one Tee on Tuesday, 8th September at 11am, followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery. After the service, you are all welcome to join the whānau for kai together at our whānau whare, 5 Lucknow Street, Aramoho.

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Aramoho Lawn Cemetery

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