Suddenly, but peacefully at home, in his 81st year. Dearly loved husband of Diane. Much loved father and father in law of Greg and Kaye, Carolyn and Andrew Ralston, Susan Kim Goodfellow, Jeffrey and Sue, and Callum and Karen. Loved Grandad of Michael, Blake, and Lane; Jena, and Lauren; Tom, and Noah, and great-Grandad of Brody. Messages to the Donaldson family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Ron will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Monday August 1st, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium