on February 20, 2020 at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton.  Passed away peacefully with his family by his side, aged 87 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Mabel Estelle.  Dearly loved father and father in law of Lewis and Sue, Averial and Ray, the late Brenda, Bruce and Oyuna, Philip and Sherril, Owen and Cheryl and the late Kevin.  Very special Dad of Rhonda, and Tina.  Much loved grandfather and Pop of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Messages to the Blair family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  Special thanks to Terrace View Rest Home and all the staff, and Dr Penny Holdaway.  Your support has been greatly  appreciated.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service.   A Service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday February 28, commencing at 2.00pm.  Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Cremation.