Passed away peacefully at Nelson Hospital, on June 28, 2025, aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Dale for 53 years. Much loved and cherished father and father-in-law to Katherine and Wayne Oldham, Andrew and Fran Cook, Australia, Peter and Chichella Cook, and Craig and Rebekah Cook. Loving Grandad of Reilly, and JorjaRose Oldham, Maddison, and Bella Cook (Australia), Reuben, Carlos, and Natalia Cook, and Jasmin Cook. The funeral will be held at Shone and Shirley Funeral Directors, 164 Tahunanui Drive, on Wednesday, July 2, at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Cancer Society would be gratefully received. Messages for the Cook family can be sent c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, 7011 or made online www.shoneandshirley.co.nz/tributes where you can also view the service.