passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, with family at his side. Aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Dianne, much loved father and father in law of Craig and Nic, and  Mark and Bowie. Treasured poppa of Brittany, Thomas, and Michael. Love son of the late Collen and Merrion and cherished brother of Melva, and Graham. Messages to the Elms family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday June 8, commencing at 10.30am. Followed by private interment