peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 81 years. Much loved husband of the late Joy. Treasured and loved Dad of Valda and partner Grant, and Patricia and the late Brent. Loved grandad of Aidan, Monique; and Holly.  Messages to P O Box 2572, Wakatipu, Queenstown, 9349. No flowers by request please but donations to St John, Twizel would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Francis’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday December 4, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.