Peacefully at Bellevue Care Centre, Christchurch, aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of Natalie for 71 years. Dearly loved and respected father and father in law of Ian and Vicky, Dianne and Chris, and Joanne and Andry. Loved Granddad of Toni, and Jason; Sam; Jayden, and Shannon and their partners, and doting great Granddad of his five great grandchildren. Thanks to the staff of the Rakaia Medical Centre and Bellevue Care Centre for their exceptional loving care of Roy. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade would be much appreciated and may be left at the service.. Messages to the Gardiner Family c/o PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Roy’s life will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church RAKAIA on Monday 18th November 2024 commencing at 2pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.