Born March 18, 1934, Bradford, Yorkshire, England. Passed away peacefully at Leslie Groves Hospital, Dunedin, after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Merlita, cherished and much-loved father and father-in-law of Karen and Jim White (England), Jackie and Mick Fowler (Australia), Gordon and Janice Hird, Janet Hamlin (Invercargill). Loving brother and brother-in-law of Margaret and the late Ron Leebetter, Hazel and Mick McGrath, Wilfred and Pauline Hird (all England), Arlene, Fred, Haydee and siblings (Philippines and America). A Loved grandad and great-grandad. We will love and miss you always. A service will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, 11.00am, at the Southland Crematorium. Thank you to the staff of Southland Hospital and Leslie Groves Hospital for your caring and kindness to Gordon and family during the last few months. Messages may be sent to 17 Chesney Place, Invercargill 9810. Livestream available
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Published by Southland Times on Dec. 2, 2023.