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Thursday, May 9, 2024
Vincentia Rural Fire Brigade
167a The Wool Road
Vincentia, New South Wales, Australia
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Abbie Clunie lit a candle
Thursday, May 9, 2024
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Tam Walker posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Dear Lystra & Gaffey family, my sincere condolences to you all, many emotions today with all your family sending off that jolly big laugh of Martin's, so wishing you all fond memories & love and I'm sure there will be many stories to be told today. Take care, love & respect to you all, love Tamo.
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Angélica Alliende Rodriguez posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Our best memories of Martin!! We remember him being happy in Chile with Lystra...and remembering so excellent days that we spent the four of us always accompanied by Martin's contagious joy. To Lystra and family we send a big hug and to Martin kisses to heaven.
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Our Uncle Marty. You will be missed. You were always quick with a joke. You were always quick with an opinion and you also knew when not to have one. You were kind and thoughtful and made a wicked cup of coffee. You showed my family more love than i could ever imagine. You and Lystra help me through some of our most difficult times and now you are no longer with us. A spot in my heart that now can only be filled by your memory. I will be looking up as I do most night and reflect on an amazing man taken way to early. Please Say hi to Lisa as I am sure you and her are up there now looking down on us sharing stories and memories of times gone by. I know when you two get together you could move mountains, try not to move to many mountains up there mate. I hope to see you on the other side one day but not too soon.
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Crosslands posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Our neighbour, Gaffey, had many qualities. His hearty, wicked laugh,his love for his family, his beaming smile, and the way he was able to engage with the kids at St John’s over many years of service. He was also a hero and role model of the RFS. He will be sadly missed.
Josh’s memory was Gaffey saying to every class, “ I'm old, I’m cranky and I’m in need of a coffee, so if your name isn’t coffee watch out”.
Love from The Crossland’s.
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Lisa macarounas posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Martin, I will never forget your giant hugs, your sense of humour and love you had for your family. You will be truly missed.
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Bill and Julia posted a condolence
Monday, May 6, 2024
We first met Marty when he walked onto our Dive Shop with his brother Peter as a customer. He soon became one of our best instructors and a skipper of our boats. More importantly he became a friend, a mentor, someone you could put 150% of your faith in. He provided inspiration to many of our customers and our staff.
Marty was a big man in many ways, his personalty, his always positive attitude, his heart and generosity. A big man with a heart of gold.
Marty- it was an honour to have had you in our lives!
Our hearts go out to Lystra, Laura, James and family
Love Bill and Julia
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Monday, May 6, 2024
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Thank you for being a dear friend, confidante and amazing support during the years I was lucky enough to work with you and beyond. No matter what else was happening, you always checked in and made sure everything was “tickety-boo”, to say you will be missed is of course a ridiculous understatement. I truly feel honoured to be one of your many friends and to have been able to draw on your wisdom, share your jokes and be engulfed in your hugs! All my love to you Gaff, Lystra, Laura, James and your whole beautiful family, Loreena, Jim, Jess, Christina and Sophia Doumbos xxxxx
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Kim Tilbrook posted a condolence
Sunday, May 5, 2024
I met Martin when I joined the RFS as a 16 year old of Erowal Bay Brigade. He was always a funny, caring and steadfast member of the brigade, no matter the situation. His dedication to the RFS is something to be proud of, and his jovial and supportive attitude will be missed by many.
I wish Martin's family, friends and RFS family condolences for their loss. May his memory bring you comfort.
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Roger posted a condolence
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Martin is a huge man: huge in heart, in concern and warmth for others, fierce love of his family. Nothing Luke warm about Marty, he was on your side 150%, when he was 'in' he was all in. I found his generosity humbling, his humour engaging - he had a jokey way of looking at even the toughest circumstances -- just think about his last few months
A wonderful friend to teach with, to go bush with, to sit with, to count as a friend .
I miss Marty .... and will cherish the gift he has been in my life and to so many others.
I have been honoured to know and love Martin and his family.
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Michael Macarounas posted a condolence
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Our cousin Martin, taken away from us too soon. A man , with a heart of gold, who loved our Lystra with all his being. Vale Martin. Cousin Micky and Vaso Macarounas
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Lauren Grant posted a condolence
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Martin was a wonderful friend of the Grant family. I am lucky to have many happy memories camping and holidaying with the Gaffey clan. Martin was a funny and kind man who will be sorely missed by so many. Love to Lystra, James and Laura x
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Nicola posted a condolence
Thursday, May 2, 2024
He was an excellent teacher and mentor, RIP Mr Gaffey
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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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Rest In Peace Mr Gaffey. You have been an Inspirational Friend, Teacher and an Ear to us all. The Community has loss a great man. Fly High Sir. Keep those sense of humour up in Heaven. From Anthony(Long) & the Benedict Community and Friends
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Emma Grant posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Martin was a dear and devoted friend to my parents Ian and Louise. It was a wonderful example for my sisters and I to see as we grew up. Lystra and all the family are in our thoughts. Martin was a wonderful man, he will be sorely missed.
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Loraine Mascaro lit a candle
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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To dear Lystra and your family. Thinking of you all at this sad time.Loraine, Michele Mascaro and family.xx
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Mary Allison posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Sending my love, prayers and sincere sympathy to dear Lystra, to Martin's beautiful family and to his many colleagues and friends.
May you Rest in Peace Martin.
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Ian Gilbertson posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Gaff approached everything with commitment and certainty. He was an exceptional teacher, always concerned with his students welfare. He was generous, compassionate, humorous, and always loud. We took kids on hikes, camps and overseas trips, and he was always a tower of strength. Gaff was a great friend, and will be sorely missed
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Michelle fondacaro lit a candle
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Roxane Scott lit a candle
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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I was at St Albert’s with Martin known to us all as Gaff, at University. I remember many fun times, a great friend, a hard worker and a man who was always true to himself. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. I have let the Albies Alumni know as so many will be saddened by the news,
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Lyn posted a condolence
Monday, April 29, 2024
Dear Family, I didn't know your Dear Dad, but I thank him for his knowledge and his Service. Clearly a very special man. His spirit will always be with you.
May your hearts be comforted. May your memories last forever
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The family of Martin James Gaffey uploaded a photo
Monday, April 29, 2024
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