Passed peacefully at Ascot Care Home on Thursday, March 5, 2026 with his family by his side. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary, loved father and father-in-law of Janet and Richard Lean (Owaka), Chrissie and Herman Morsink, Shirley Scobie and the late DJ. Loving Pa to his grandchildren Gregor and Yvette, the late Bradley, Lauren and Brad, Karyn and Sam, Sarah and Vanessa, Rachel and Chris, and also to his 13 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Ascot Care Home. A private cremation has been held. Messages to Taylor Family, 2/241 Queens Drive, Invercargill 9810.

Published by Southland Times on Mar. 7, 2026.