16 July 1923-2 April 2016. Until recently of Corsair Bay, Lyttelton, home for 63 years. In his 92nd year. Died peacefully at St. Andrews Home and Hospital, Dunedin. For 69 years beloved husband of Joan Mary (née Mackie). Much loved father and father-in-law of Cameron Hay and Jane Turnbull, and Brenda (nee Hay) and Robert Rainsbury; granddad of Erik, Iain (Melbourne) and Olivia (Airlie Beach); and Blair, and Morgan Jones; great-granddad of Max and Harvey Hay; brother and brother-in-law of Gifford (deceased) and Jan Hay; uncle of John, David, Andrew and Philip Hay; brother-in-law of Keith (deceased), Graham (deceased), Colin and Jenny, Evan and Mairie Mackie, Marie Osborne, and Noeleine Laing (Brisbane). Close friend of many Lytteltonians and of bush lovers throughout New Zealand. Special thanks to the Access care-givers; the staff of Dunedin Hospital and of St. Andrews for their kindly care during Tom’s final months. In lieu of flowers, plant a native tree (or ten). Donations to Hinewai Reserve, Maurice White Native Forest Trust, Longbay Road, RD 3, Akaroa 7583. A nature conservationist and activist to the core, Tom spoke for the trees! Messages to the Hay family, 20 Finch Street, Burkes, Dunedin 9022. The service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held in the Lyttelton Club, 23 Dublin Street, Lyttelton, on Wednesday, April 13, at 11:00am. Interment thereafter at Ruru Lawn Cemetery.