ORR, Bruce Phillip Raymond:

On Monday 22nd April, peacefully at home in Kaiapoi, after a short illness, and a long and active life. Surrounded by his loving family. In his 88th year.

Dearly loved husband of Maureen for 61 beautiful years. Adored father and father-in-law of Vivienne, Bronwyn and Steve, Pauline, and the late Jacqueline; Grandad of Aaron and Anna, Justin and Kayla, Hailee, Kristen and Dane, Caitlin, Nicholas and Cherelle, Nicole and Jordan, Ryan and Katelyn, Liam, and Madison, and wonderful Great grandad to his ten great grandies.

Loved and respected brother and brother-in-law of Valerie and the late John, the late Beverley and Brian, Mary and Bernard, Alana and Ray, Sharron and John; much loved Uncle to all of his nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Bruce’s life will take place at Northbrook Chapel, Spark Lane, Rangiora, on Monday 29th April at 1:30pm. A private cremation thereafter.

Donations to Nurse Maude Hospice in lieu of flowers can be made directly to their account which will be made available at the service.

Special thanks to Dr Jo McGregor, Nurse Maude Palliative team, Access carers, and Emma from the Cancer Society. Your kindness and empathy have made this heartbreaking journey an easier burden to bear.

A life filled with love, laughter and passion, lived in service to others