Passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at home on 14 December 2024, aged 87. Beloved husband for 40 years of the late Lynley de Lautour. Much loved father, father-in-law and grandad of Chris, Grant, Archie and Ally; and Sarah, the late Grant, Nicholas and Jeremy. Older brother of Chris, the late Brian, and Anne. Respected Patron of the Grafton United Cricket Club. A service for Michael will be held at St Mark's Anglican Church, 95 Remuera Rd, Auckland on Thursday 19 December at 2pm. Correspondence to cdel@xtra.co.nz