BUTLER, Ronald (Ron) (Dade) - Passed away peacefully at his home on September 3, 2014, aged 80 years. Best friend for 54 years of Patricia, loved and adored dad and father-in-law of Sandra and Stuart Trembath, Linda and John Ansyley, and Paula and Ian Pengelly, loved and treasured grandad of Stefanie, Kirsty, Ryan, Shaun, Jared, Sarah, and Jessica, loved great-grandad of Alex, and a loved brother-in-law, uncle and friend of many. Messages to 16 Ward Street, Runanga 7803. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and can be made at the service or posted to PO Box 81, Greymouth 7840. A Service to celebrate Ron's life will be held in the William Sampson Memorial Chapel, Greymouth, on Saturday at 2.00pm, followed by cremation at the Westland Crematorium.

Published by The Press on Sep. 4, 2014.