Peacefully at Tuarangi Home aged 95 years.  Much loved husband of Ina. Loved father and father in law of Ross and Rache, Nicola and Matt Elliott and step father of Jan and Brian High. Adored grandfather of Hannah, and Charlotte Elliott and Sam, and Olivia High. Messages to the Avis family,P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Memorial service to celebrate Nick’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday July 27, commencing at 1.00pm.