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Shirley Catherine (nee Pottinger) GEAR

FUNERAL HOME

Wairarapa Funeral Services

35-37 Lincoln Rd

Masterton, Wellington

Shirley GEAR Obituary

Born in Denniston on 20 September 1931, Shirley was the third of eight children of Charles and Mabel Pottinger. Shirley passed away peacefully in Masterton on 16 March 2026. Loved wife of the late Gregor Gear and the late Bill Whittle. Mother and mother-in-law to Ian and Helen, Gary (deceased), Alister and Kerryn, Charles and Anton. Gran and Gran-Gran to Nicola, Simon, Sophie and Sarah; Jonathon, Alicja, Thomas, Fergus and Amelie; Emily, James, Jessica, Mila and Beau; Sam and Donna, Toby and Tessa, Kate and Daryl.
Thank you to the staff at Lansdowne Park for their loving and gentle care of Shirley.
A private cremation has been held. Family and friends are warmly invited to a memorial service for Shirley, for details please email [email protected]

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Published by Wairarapa Times Age on Mar. 21, 2026.

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Barbara McDonald (nee Champion)

March 29, 2026

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Mr & Mrs Gear lived down the road from us in Queen St Westport and I often visited as a young girl. I last saw them at our wedding 54 years ago and then we lost touch. A beautiful and most welcoming person and such a privilege to have known. I have wonderful memories so I know you will also have many to treasure.
Barbara McDonald (nee Champion)

Sue Kyle

March 24, 2026

Fond memories of Shirley at Napier West Innerwheel and lovely visits to her villa in Devonshire Place, Taradale. Condolences to her family. Sue Kyle.

Allison and Bruce Martin

March 22, 2026

When we came to Napier in 1991 with Bruce to work at EIT, both Shirley and Greg became good friends and were wonderful having our daughter with Downs Syndrome to stay. We last saw Shirley in her villa at the Masonic village, Taradale. Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss

Lewis Family

March 22, 2026

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Take care of each other. Lewis family.

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Johanne Priestley

March 21, 2026

Condolences To All, With Much Aroha (Love) From All The Gear, Morrow, Moiser Relatives In Gisborne! Fond Memories Of, My Late Mum Hazel & My Visit To Shirley When She Lived In Napier, And Also My Telephone Conversations With Shirley From Time To Time, When She Moved! Kind Regards Johanne (Nee Turnbull) Priestley

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