Passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle, surrounded by his loving family in Christchurch Hospital, on October 13, 2025, aged 80. Son of Jo and Rita Rose, and step-son of Kev. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Gillian, and cherished brother to Neil and sister-in-law of the late Chris. Loved uncle to Aaron and Tamlyn, Natalie and Jason, and great-uncle to Kieran. Loved step-dad to Michael and Richard Breitmeyer and step-daughter-in-law to Phillippa and Emma Breitmeyer. Treasured Grandpa to Hannah, Benjamin, Joshua, Kate, Finn and Oliver. Messages to 28D Croydon Street, Beckenham, Christchurch. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and can be made online at
www.cancer.org.nz/donate-now. The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care Jeff received in Ward 17 at Christchurch Hospital. A celebration of Jeff's life will take place in due course. Details to be advised.
Published by The Press on Oct. 18, 2025.