Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Springlands Lifestyle Village, Blenheim, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Suzanne, father and father-in-law of Catherine, Antony and Karen, Paul and Paula, Chris and Amanda, and Mark and Melissa. Loved Grandad of Bede and Cassandra, Andrew and Bryony, Gus, Maddie, and Cosette. Cherished great-grandfather of Fern, Fleur, Sage and Finlay. Brother and brother-in-law to Marie and the late Ted Morgan and Therese and the late Jack Hocquard. Our heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff of Springlands Lifestyle Village. Condolences and flowers may be sent c/- Suzanne Jeffries, Apartment 19, Springlands Lifestyle Village, 5 Battys Road, Blenheim, or messages online to
www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz A Requiem Mass will be held Thursday, August 28, 1.00pm at St Mary's Church, Maxwell Road, Blenheim, followed by interment at the Omaka Cemetery. A Rosary will be prayed Wednesday, August 27, 6.00pm at St Mary's Church. The funeral for Tom will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.

Published by The Press on Aug. 23, 2025.