Late of Brookside. Passed away peacefully at The Oaks, with family by his side, on August 4, 2025, aged 96 years. Loved husband of the late Zilda and the late Helen. Loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Paul and Jenny, Christine and Brian Ridden, Joy and Alan Haylock, and Steve and Kaitrin. Adored grandad of 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 little great-great-granddaughters. Loved and cherished brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Grateful thanks to the staff at The Oaks for their excellent care. A memorial gathering will be held at 1.30pm on September 27, 2025 at 187 Buckleys Road, Brookside. Messages to 105 Buckleys Road, Brookside, R.D.2, Leeston 7682.

Published by The Press on Aug. 9, 2025.