Thomas THOMPSON

QSM, JP (Rtd)

Laurel, Heather, Bruce and Ian and families, and the Gilligan families, wish to say thank you for the tremendous outpouring of love we have received during Tom's/Dad's illness, at the time of his funeral and since. There have been many messages, phone calls, cards, gifts, flowers, baking, visits to our homes, visits to Tainui for the last 8 months and your presence at the funeral service - we are just so deeply appreciative of your kindness and care. To Rev Sally Carter for leading the service so well, Rev. Tahi Kato for the beautiful burial service, tributes from Aileen Joyce, Barry Smith on behalf of the Manaia RSA, the Last Post tribute, the Kaponga Fire Brigade for their guard of honour and Bev Marx for the wonderful floral arrangement on the casket-our heartfelt thanks to you all.

We know that Tom/Dad would be so proud of the tributes and the large number of people who attended the service from near and far. To the amazing staff at Tainui Rest Home who looked after Tom/Dad with such love and care - we are eternally grateful. We also acknowledge the lovely residents for making him feel a treasured friend. Many thanks to the caregivers and hospice nurses who helped with Tom's/Dad's care prior to him going into the Rest Home. Finally, thanks to Hardings Funerals for the kindness and care shown to us prior to the funeral and on the day. It was fitting that Kelly had worked with Dad at the beginning of her career and was now putting him to rest with the sensitivity he deserved. Please accept this as our personal thank you.

I know Tom/Dad would finish with 'GOD BLESS YOU ALL'