On November 25, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary, loved father and father-in-law of Donald and Rachelle, Ross and Monnette, Anne and John, Maria and Arthur, and treasured Grandfather of Jake, Sophie, Jesse, Ben, Lily, William, Thomas, Grace and Mae. Our special thanks to the Respiratory and Orthopaedic staff at Christchurch Hospital who provided such skilful and compassionate care during Don's final weeks. The funeral service for Don will be held at St Patricks Catholic Church, Lincoln, on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 1.00pm, followed by burial at Lincoln Cemetery.

Published by The Press on Nov. 29, 2025.