After a short illness, passed away at Tauranga Hospital, peacefully, aged 92 years, on Saturday 11th October 2025. Resided in Tauranga, formerly from “Pleasant Valley” Awhitu Peninsula. Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth and much loved father of Alison and Christine, father-in-law of Roger and Jason, and Poppa of Caleb, Liam and Jackson McGaughran. Now he has “Gone out in the boat”. According to Alan’s wishes a private family service has been held. Communication to the Alan Gaskell Family c/- P.O. Box 3136 Greerton, Tauranga 3142.