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Debbie GEAR Obituary

GEAR, Deborah Ferne
(Debbie) (nee Hellyer):
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Passed away at home in Riverton on Sunday, February 7, 2021. Treasured and cherished wife of John, loved mother and mother-in-law of Cory and Emma, Joel and Nikola, and very special Nan of Imojin, Hunter, and Slade. Daughter of the late Ray and Peg, unforgettable sister of Kevin, Jill and Mark, much loved by the Gear whanau. A service to celebrate Debbie's life will be held in the Riverton R.S.A, Palmerston Street, Riverton, on Wednesday, February 10, at 1.00pm, private cremation to follow. Debbie's life was full of laughter, love, family and friends therefore please wear something bright and colourful to the celebration of her life. John and family would like to thank the Otago/Southland oncology departments, Hospice Southland, the wonderful district nurses, the care squad (you know who you are) and all the people who filled Deb's last days with Aroha. Messages to 2 Osborne Street, Riverton 9822.


Published by Southland Times from Feb. 8 to Feb. 10, 2021.

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March 7, 2021

deepest sympathy to all the Hellyer family. We have just learned of Debbies passing away. Deb was a great friend from the 1970's, 1980's sharing many years with all our family - the Rees sisters from Victoria Rd, St Clair. Deepest sympathy to you all.

February 11, 2021

our thought's are with you at this sad time John and whanau, sorry we can't be there. noell anderson

Carl Middlemas

February 11, 2021

John, My thoughts are with you and your whanau at this time.

Carl Middlemass

trev cameron

February 10, 2021

very sorry for your loss.my thoughts and best wishes are with you all..

B.M Cleaver

February 10, 2021

Farewell for now lovely lady, our condolences to your families and loved ones, be at rest, Bevan and Berni Cleaver

Rod Gorman

February 9, 2021

John, My thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult of times. Please accept my deepest condolences.

John and karen Campbell

February 9, 2021

Our love and thoughts are with you all (Gear's and Hellyer's ) at this devastating time.

February 9, 2021

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family John.
God bless.
Mac Lindsay

Linda & Brian Taylor

February 8, 2021

Our love to you all as we say a sad farewell to dear Debbie. Xx

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