Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Much loved husband of the late Judith. Treasured Dad and Father in law of Andrew and Barbara, Karlyn and Stephen, Heather and Michael, and Michelle and Darren. Cherished grandad Merv and friend of Matthew (dec), Rachel, Jacinta and Katie; Jeremy and Milly, and Victoria and Cory; Kevin, Julia and Chris and Henry and Natalie; Nicholas and Megan and Hamish and Olivia. Great grandad of Ella and Lucy. Special thanks to the staff at Terrace View for their care. The family kindly request messages be addressed to the Richardson family to PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A service for Mervyn will be held at the Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street, Ashburton on Friday May 3, commencing at 11:00am. Followed by private interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.