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All that Garth achieved in his life has our deepest admiration and respect. He's truly a man many owe great thanks to, including ourselves.
Garth will always be fondly remembered and much missed.

Garth's Farewell Service was a wonderful tribute to a good, fine man. Our heartfelt condolences go to Gloria and all Garth & Gloria's family.

Streat Control was established and owes its great foundations to the gentleman it is named after, Garth Streat. Now owned by Brian Bennett, the small family owned company was, prior to 2002, part of the successful, diverse and well known Streat Group of Companies.

Garth's first enterprise began in 1964 when as a young man he was invited to take over a small, old electrical contracting business consisting of 3 elderly electricians who cycled around Christchurch from one job to the next. Garth's first vehicle was a 'Rabbit' moped which transported Garth, along with his basic toolbox on the back carrier, around the city. The journey from those early days through to the very enterprising and successful 'Streat Group' is as interesting and inspiring a story as Garth's life itself.

Garth and Gloria far from retired on the sale of the Streat Group of Companies. Active in other commercial projects and as busy as ever spending time with family, enjoying their passion for opera, reading and travel (and skiing and cycling too, for Garth) as well as community works, they truly made the most of life and every moment together, proving great models to follow.