JAMES, Brian Hudson: Of Feilding. Peacefully at the Palmerston North Hospital on Thursday 12 February 2026, aged 96 years. Cherished husband of the late Anne. Much loved Dad and father-in-law of David and Julie, Robert and Jacqui, Katherine and Alan. Loving Grandad of Rhys, Daniel, Sarah; Thomas, Fraser, Mitchell; Alex, Briar. Great Grandad to Braxton and Hadley. A service for Brian will be held at William Cotton and Sons Chapel, 29 Beattie Street, Feilding, on Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 2pm followed by private cremation. At Brian’s request flowers respectfully declined. Messages to the James family, c/o 29 Beattie Street, Feilding 4702