ROUTHAN, Clifford James (Tip) - Passed away peacefully at Allen Bryant Lifecare, Hokitika, on Sunday September 29, 2013, in his 89th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Elsie (Bubby), loved father and father-in-law of Jockey and Jenny, Des and Merle, Joyce and John Hibbs, Yvonne and Michael Heenan, Avelyn and Maurice Muir, Jim and Gayle, Bryan and Lynley and Geoffrey and Trina. Dearly loved "Grandad Tip" and "Old Grandad" of all his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A respected friend of Pam, Janet and Martin.
"A gentle man
and gentleman"
Messages to 44 Cooper Road, Camerons, Greymouth 7805. A Service to celebrate Tip's life will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, Stafford Street, Hokitika, Tomorrow (Wednesday) commencing at 1.00 p.m. Following the service, Tip will be laid to rest with his wife Bubby in the Lawn Section of the Hokitika Cemetery.

Published by The Press on Oct. 1, 2013.