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Gaile FRENCH Obituary

Passed away at home on Thursday, October 24, 2024, aged 74 years. Much loved wife of Robin, mother and mother in-law of Derryn and Emma, Grandma Gaile to Leo, and Ari, and a loved sister and sister in-law. A loss to so many, especially those who were influenced by her dedication to the community during her time as a dance teacher and teammate. A service to celebrate Gaile's life will be held at Shone and Shirley Funeral Directors on Wednesday, October 30 at 1.00pm. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed, please visit https://www.shoneandshirley.co.nz/tributes donations to the Cancer Society in Gaile's memory are much appreciated and can be made at the service or by visiting https://cancernelson.org.nz/donate/ Messages to the French Family, c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7010.


Published by Nelson Mail on Oct. 25, 2024.

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for Gaile FRENCH

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Leigh

November 9, 2024

Will always remember Gaile ...Our very first dance teacher...RIP

Erica Kennedy

October 29, 2024

Our thoughts are with you at this time. We have many fond memories of Gaile as she was a valued member of the New Zealand Federation of dance teachers. She had such a lively and charismatic personality and will be missed.
On behalf of the executive and members of NZFDT

Kaye Bollam-Gullery

October 28, 2024

So very sorry to hear of Gaile´s passing she taught me how to dance in the late 1980´s for which I am forever grateful to her.

Sue Gardener and Peter Grundy

October 28, 2024

Deepest sympathy to Robin, Derryn, Emma and extended family. Gaile will be sadly missed both as a close friend and dance teacher. In loving memory.

Trish Cook

October 27, 2024

With deepest condolences to you Robin and Family. Trish Cook

Anne Dyer

October 27, 2024

Condolences to Robin and Derryn.many memories of dancing years. Anne Dyer

Lisa Gillespie

October 26, 2024

So sorry to hear of Gaile French's Passing. I remember the fun times learning Ballroom Dancing with her and Robin. They were great Teachers.
Whenever I hear the song from Wham...Wake Me Up Before You Go Go...I remember dancing the Jive to it at the Studio and other songs and Dances too. Love to her Family. Thanks for the Lessons. Rest those Feet. RIP Gaile. Lisa (one of her Pupils)

Friend Family

October 26, 2024

So sorry to hear this sad news. Gaile had been involved with the Friend family with both dancing and Okiwi Bay. Will be sadly missed.

Heather Steer

October 26, 2024

Sad News Today... Condolences to Gailes Family...
I have lots of Happy Memories of our time together at Waimea College...
And being Softball buddies playing for Stoke Goldstars, with Bob Turner as our coach... Hours spent at the Softball Park in Tahuna as well as trips away...
RIP Gaile...

Jacqui Soutter

October 26, 2024

Gail´s you were such a special person in so many ways , will miss you so much much love Jacqui xxxx

Robyn Lankshear

October 26, 2024

So so sorry to read of gailes passing, enjoyed seeing her for Friday night raffles, hearing about the cruises her and Robin did together, my condolences to the family

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