Passed away peacefully on Monday, 1 December 2025 at Wellington Hospital, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Averil for nearly 68 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Christine, Philip & Moana, Ruth, Aroha, Andrew & Linda. Loved Poppie of Rowan, Annie (dec); Leon, Amy, Adam; Sabina, Joel, Jackson, Kayla; Jasmine, Jacob, Zoe; Sam, Grace, and Alex. Loved Great-Poppie of Darcy, Adeline, Max, Eva; Elsie, Elisa, Pheonix, Sloane; Lola, Freddie, Emme, and Malakai. Much loved by his extended family and friends. A service to celebrate Jack's life will be held in the Baptist Church, 286 Te Moana Road, Waikanae, on Saturday 13 December 2025 at 10.30am, followed by private cremation

Published by The Post on Dec. 13, 2025.