Suddenly on 2 October 2024, 92 years young. Loved father of Anita Divers, Carolyn Middleton and Kenneth Sutton. Father-in-law of Garth Middleton and the late John Divers and Carolyn Bielby. Grandfather of Lauren. Sam, Cameron, Joshua, Ella and Jacob. Ex husband of Mary Douglas.

A service will be held at Grange Manor Chapel, Davis Funeral Care, 400 Dominion Road Mount Eden on Saturday 19 October 2024 at 11am. A Memorial service will be held at W.Abraham Funeral Home, 366 Devon Street East, New Plymouth on Saturday 26 October 2024 at 2pm. Resting with his Lord. In lieu of flowers, donations to Starship Children's Hospital can be made through the link below.