On Friday, February 6, 2026, passed away peacefully at Burwood Hospital, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Bev for over 40 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Tracy Colvin, and Paula and Dylan Clark. Treasured grandfather of Jack, Daniel, Hayley, Cindy, Ricky, Jamie, Brodie, Abby, Nathan, and Josh. Cherished great-grandfather of his seven great-grandchildren. Dearly loved by Murray and Ann, Trevor and Rob, and Brent and Kim. Husband of the late Marlene. Brother of Allan, Kathleen, and Lindsay. Loyal life member of the Russley Golf Club, Maurice will be sadly missed. Past member of the Masonic Lodge, and member of the NZ Lefty's Golfing Club. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Maurice Ford, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Maurice's life will be held at the Russley Golf Club, 428 Memorial Avenue, Burnside, on Friday, February 13, at 2.30pm. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to
lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Maurice's obituary.

Published by The Press on Feb. 9, 2026.