passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, in his 84th year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Alison. Loved father and father in law of Roger and Jody and dear Pop of Aidan (Perth).  Loved brother of the late Sonny (Wellington) and Gene (Launceston). Loved brother in law of all Alison’s brothers and sisters. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews .Thank you to Rosebank Rest Home for the great care of dear Jim. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Fred Hollows Foundation would be greatly appreciated and may be made online at  http://bit.ly/jrlawton0408 . Messages to the Lawton family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday August 11, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton.