On Friday, April 18, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch. Loved father and father-in-law of Carl and Naomi. Loved Grandad of Pheonix, Kady, Sebastian, Jazmine, Taylah-Grace, Braxton, and Carter. Also loved by all his extended family and friends. Many thanks to the staff of Radius St. Helenas for their care and compassion of Gerald. Special thanks to Reverend Mike Hawke for his constant care and attention to Gerald. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Gerald Hampton, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service for Gerald will be held in St John’s Anglican Church, corner of Ferry Road and St Johns Street, Woolston, on Monday, April 28, at 11:00am, followed by private cremation. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Gerald’s obituary.