Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, August 4, 2025, aged 76 years. His strength and dignity during his illness will be remembered. Sweetheart to wife Fay. Loving father of Nick and Megan, Stacey and Simon, Greg and Saskia, Tim and Laura, Bede and Brooke; and friend to their mum, Mary. 'Special' Grandad to his eight grandchildren. Roger to Philippa and Duncan and their three children; and Amanda. Much loved brother of Greg and Jan. Heartfelt thanks for the care and support from Nelson Tasman Hospice, in particular Donna, and the Cancer Society. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Nelson Tasman Hospice at the service or online at
nelsonhospice.org.nz/support-hospice/donate-funds. A service to celebrate Roger's life will be held at the Shone and Shirley Funeral Home, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, at 1.00pm on Friday, August 8. Messages to the Walsh family can be sent c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011, or left online at
www.shoneandshirley.co.nz/tributes where you can also view the service.

Published by The Press on Aug. 6, 2025.