Born 20 September 1920 Wellington New Zealand. Parents Henry (Harry) Paton and Annie Alison nee Christie.
Siblings Noeline, Henry Mckinlay, Molly, Eris Annie.
Died age 76 on 8 January 1996 at home in Martinborough NZ.
Married with a family of 4 children.
Gib served in World War 2 and occupation Civil Servant.
His son Clive Paton with sister Alison and family are owners of the Martinborough winery - Ata Rangi.