CARLIN Gareth Mary — On Thursday, 23 May 2024, sadly at Waikato Hospital aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife, best friend and soulmate of the late Jim Carlin. Adored and loved mother and mother-in-law of Leanne and Richard, Ali and Gavin, Ross and Lisa, Fiona and Andy, Dave and Paula, Steve and Sandra and most treasured aunt of Noreen. Nana of Ruby and Mia, Tom and Joe, Alysha, Tayla and Liam, Callum and Kieran, Frieda, Ricky and Renee. Beloved older sister of Cushla and Jane. Dedicated midwife, touched many lives. Special thanks to Whakatane, Tauranga and Waikato Hospitals for their compassionate care of our amazing Mum. A Requiem Mass for Gareth will be celebrated at St Peter Chanel Catholic Church, 125 King Street, Whakatane, at 12noon on Thursday 30th May, followed by a private cremation. Communications to the Carlin Family, c/- PO Box 2070, Whakatane 3159 or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz