Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 86 years.  Dearly loved husband and best friend of June.  Loved father of David, Scott, and Ben Pierce, and Lynda and Steve Saxton. A loved grandfather and Grumps to his grandchildren.  Messages to the Pierce family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A gathering to remember Gerald will be held at Paterson’s Funeral Services, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Saturday March 5, commencing at 2.00pm. Vaccine Pass required.