Peacefully at Totara Hospice, on 29 August 2024 at the age of 75. Dearly beloved husband of Heather. Much loved father of Kirsten and the late Aaron. Step father of Nikita, Amr, Kimber - Leigh and Roger, and special Ron to Malik and Zuri. Oldest son of the late Rita and George French. Loved brother and brother in law of Elaine and Bruce Vyle, the late Willie, Florence and Paul Moxham, Dorothy and Mike Savage. Much loved uncle to nieces and nephews. Respected father of Lara and family.

A celebration of Ron's life will be held at Salvation Army, 18 Allright Place, Mount Wellington on Wednesday 4 September 2024 at 1:00pm.