Passed away suddenly at Christchurch Hospital on Saturday, January 28, 2023, aged 74 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Pam, treasured father of Sharee, Carey, Mel and Rod, loved and adored Grandad of Hayden and Laura, Aimee, Reagan, Shannon, and Annabelle, and Great-Grandad-to-be of Baby Retallick. Eldest son of the late Bill and Joyce, awesome big brother of Trish and Jim, Kevin, Tracey and Craig, and David and Janine, son-in-law of Jean and the late Merv, and a caring and goofy brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. The family would like to thank the staff of Christchurch Hospital ICU for their respectful care of Gary. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Gary Foster, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to honour Gary’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, February 2, at 2.00pm.