Peacefully on December 8, 2014 at St Allisa Lifecare. Dearly loved husband of the late Joyce for 64 years. Loved father of Angela, Catherine, Irene (deceased), John & Moira. Loved grandad of all his grandchildren, and loved brother of Vincent, Hazel & the late Nancy. Messages c/- PO Box 10345 Christchurch 8145. Flowers respectfully declined. The funeral service for Basil will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, on Friday, December 12, at 11:00am. Private cremation thereafter.