in his 82nd year, peacefully at home in Ashburton after a short illness.  Dearly loved friend of Audrey and husband for the last 57 years.  Loved and adored father and father in-law of Sharon and Gordon Duthie, Cindy and Warwick Lucas (Sunshine Coast), Philip and Donna, Alison and Michael Hendren (Glentui). Cherished grandfather Noel and friend of Michael and Sophia Hathaway and Alex Duthie, Amanda and Justin Blaha, Charli Lucas and Aaron Miles, Chloe and Josh Lowe, Jessica and Jack Hendren, and Great grandfather to Madilyn Blaha. Special thanks to all that helped care for Noel during his illness, Dr Malcolm Wootton, the District and Palliative Care Nurses, Carers and St John Ambulance. Messages to the Lowe family may be sent to c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. A private family service will be held once the Ministry of Health Covid restrictions are relaxed.  We would like to invite you to attend a memorial service at a later date, to celebrate Noel’s lifetime of achievements and service to the community.