PENFOLD, Bruce Russell (FRSNZ, Emeritus Professor University of Canterbury) - Passed away peacefully on the August 4, 2014, at Nurse Maude Hospice aged 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Susan and David, Helen, Alistair, Dave and Jo. Very much loved grandfather of Nick and Billy, Josh and Adam, Celia and Reuben, Mitchell and Sophie, and great-grandfather of Poppy, Reuben and Sebastian. Bruce and all the family would like to acknowledge Ilam Lifecare for their compassionate care and support over the years with very special mention of Kathleen, Susan and Christine. Also Dr Rob van Rij and Nurse Maude Pallative Care and Hospice. In lieu of flowers donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be made at the service or c/- PO Box 36126, Merivale, Christchurch 8146. Messages to the Penfold Family c/- PO Box 11101, Christchurch 8443. A Celebration of Bruce's life will be held at the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, corner of Johns and Wilkinsons Roads, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 1.30pm.

Published by The Press from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2014.