peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 85 years, surrounded by his loving family.  Dearly loved husband of Ruth for 61 years.  Loved and respected father and father in law of Haydn and Mandy, David and the late Vicki.  Much loved Grandad of Sara and Adam, Thomas and Jerrica, Becky and Jake, William, and Tim..  A proud great-Grandad Bill of Cleo, Maxim, and Carter. Messages to the Mitchell family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740 .As per Bill’s wishes a private cremation has been held.