peacefully, in his sleep, at Ashburton, aged 87 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Betty.  Much loved father of Rodney, Lesley, and Jeffrey.  Loved Pop of James, Dylan, Karl, Amelia, Kyle, and Leyton, and great-grandfather of Kalyn, Cody, Jack, and Luka.  Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.  Messages to the Aldridge 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 Friday June 2^nd, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.