On January 30, 2026, peacefully in his sleep, at his home in Dunedin; aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Nancy for 65 years, loved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Sara, Joanna and Andrew Robertson (Auckland), loved Poppa of Sophia; Sam, Gabriella, Isaac and Phoebe, and Summer. A service for Melville will be held in Knox Church, 449 George Street, Dunedin, on Saturday, February 7 at 10.30am, followed by private cremation. Messages can be left on Melville's page at
www.hopeandsons.co.nz where there is a link to the service.

Published by The Press on Feb. 4, 2026.