Passed away peacefully at Hospice Marlborough, on Friday, July 25, aged 81. Dearly loved friend of Helen (née McDonald) for 62 years and husband for 59 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Heather and John; James and Lynn; Fiona and Shane; and Mary and Tony. Adored Grandad Jim of Duncan and wife Frances, Issy, James, Eleanor, and Stephanie. Loved brother of John and partner Cher, and Marnie. Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews and extended family located around the world. Good friend to many in rural New Zealand, Kenepuru Sound, Prosfit, Blues Brothers and Marlborough Vintage Farm Machinery. Messages to c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or
www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz Special thanks to Dr Henderson (a fellow Scotsman) and the staff at Marlborough Hospice for their love and care. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Marlborough Hospice Trust via their website (
www.hospicemarlborough.org.nz) would be appreciated or may be made at the service. In accordance with Jim's wishes, a private cremation has taken place with a Memorial Service to be held in the Denton Building, Brayshaw Park, Blenheim on Friday, August 22 at 1.30pm

Published by Marlborough Express on Jul. 29, 2025.