at Ashburton Hospital, aged 75 years.  Lovingly cherished soulmate and best friend of Brenda.  Much loved Dad to his daughters, Rebecca, Sarah, and Melanie.  Adored Poppa of Amelia, Libby, Tobyn, Tyler, and Morgan.  Respected father in law and friend of Jamie, Petre, Matthew, Mike, Danielle, Ricco, Zehnya, and Sascha.  Best mate to Natalie, and Eddie.  Your long courageous fight has finally come to an end.  God saw you were getting tired and so He sent His angels to carry you home.  May you Rest in Peace dear one.  You will remain forever in our hearts. Messages to the the Day family P O Box 616, Ashburton 7740.  We owe an enormous debt of thanks and gratitude to Dr Penny Holdaway and the team of nurses who cared so lovingly and long for Richard.  A funeral Mass for Richard will be celebrated at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street,  Ashburton on Saturday December 3rd, commencing at 2.00pm  , followed by interment at the Seafield  Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton .  Recitation of the Rosary will be at the Church on Friday evening at 5.30pm.