Peacefully at Ranui Care Home, on Friday, May 30, 2025, aged 87 years. Loved husband of Judith (dec), dearly loved father and father-in-law of Russell and Pam (Clyde), Peter and Sue (Perth), Vivien (Christchurch), Andrew and John (Warkworth), Katy and Topsy Cowens (Rangiora), loved Grandad of Bianca, Chelsea, Matthew (dec), Tiffany; Cody, Tain, Brayden; Will, Anna, Sophie; loved great-Grandad of Ella, Frankie, Lily; Laila; Lincoln, Tayla; and Henry. Private cremation to be held, followed by an open "Happy Hour" at the Clyde Bowling Club, on Saturday, June 7, at 3.00pm. Special thanks to the staff at Ranui for their love and care of JR. Messages to 53 Hewitt Way, 1RD, Alexandra, 9391.

Published by The Press on Jun. 3, 2025.