at Ashburton Hospital, aged 66 years. Dearly loved son of Audrey and the late Don Cromie. Loved brother and brother in law of Roberta and Russell, Ross (dec) and Liz, Brent and Janine, and Adrienne (dec). Loved uncle and great uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Max’s family would like to thank the Rakaia Bowling Club members, Rakaia Rugby Club members, District Nurses, Dr Sue at Rakaia Medical Centre, Rakaia First Response, Kate Gardner Oncologist, all the staff at Radius Millstream, and the Ashburton Hospital and all his many friends for their help and care towards Max during his illness. Messages to the Cromie family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Max put up a valiant and brave fight to live a full life until the end. A service to celebrate Max’s life will be held at the Rakaia Memorial Hall, 55 Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia on Tuesday June 11 commencing at 1pm followed by interment at the Rakaia cemetery.