On February 22, 2026, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Sandra for 68 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Elizabeth and Alan Goulding, the late Rosemary, and the late Simon. Much loved Grandad of William, and Maddy, and great-Grandad of Elle, and Theo. Messages to the Grant family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Celebration of Bill's life will be held at St David's Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton, on Thursday, February 26, commencing at 1,30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Published by Southland Times on Feb. 24, 2026.