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Gavin MCLEAN Obituary
McLEAN, Gavin John:
1957 - 2019
Died peacefully on 7 April, in Wellington Hospital after poor health. Gavin was a prolific New Zealand maritime and social historian, bibliophile, gay rights' advocate, and fond animal lover. Son of the late Joan and Murray McLean, beloved brother of Deb Hill, extended whanau of Kynan Gentry, Victoria Mason, and guide-parent to Tommy, Charley, Duchess, Milo and Crockey. Long-term friend of Ian Spicer and Allan Potter; close colleague of Tim Shoebridge, Conal McCarthy, Michael Kelly and Mary O'Keeffe. Special thanks to Graeme Russell who was instrumental in lightening his spirits over the past two years. Messages of condolence can be sent to 7A Urquhart Street, Whanganui 4500.
1957 - 2019
Died peacefully on 7 April, in Wellington Hospital after poor health. Gavin was a prolific New Zealand maritime and social historian, bibliophile, gay rights' advocate, and fond animal lover. Son of the late Joan and Murray McLean, beloved brother of Deb Hill, extended whanau of Kynan Gentry, Victoria Mason, and guide-parent to Tommy, Charley, Duchess, Milo and Crockey. Long-term friend of Ian Spicer and Allan Potter; close colleague of Tim Shoebridge, Conal McCarthy, Michael Kelly and Mary O'Keeffe. Special thanks to Graeme Russell who was instrumental in lightening his spirits over the past two years. Messages of condolence can be sent to 7A Urquhart Street, Whanganui 4500.
Published by Dominion Post on Apr. 20, 2019.
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Tom Heyes
May 19, 2019
I knew Gavin mainly through his association with the North Otago Museum and later when I interviewed him about his books for local television. He was a lovely man and a generous colleague.
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Jan Harris
May 8, 2019
I worked with Gavin for several years at the then Historic Places Trust. A brilliant and very witty colleague. He will be a great loss to the historical profession.
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