peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, after a short illness, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Val for 64 years. Loved and respected father and father in law of Kerry and Wayne, Jan and Rob, and Tony. Loved ‘Murray’ and ‘Great Murray’ of Nic and Jenna, Stacey, Lauren and Rhys, Braedon, Brittany, Lachie, Brax, Ryder, Flynn and Ayla. “We’ll miss your banter.” In lieu of flowers, donations to Ashburton Hospice may be left at the service. Messages to the family of Murray Cartwright, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held at Trott’s Garden, 371 Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Friday December 22, 2023, commencing at 11.00am followed by private interment.