Suddenly on Sunday, November 17, 2019, in Christchurch, aged 97. Loved husband of the late Jacqueline. Loved Dad of Lynn, and Julia. Loved father-in-law of Vivienne. Loved Poua of all the moko, great-moko and great-great-moko. Beloved brother of Harriet, and Margaret, and the late Nora, Francie, and Iris. Messages c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. Eric will be at Te whanau Tahi kohanga reo on Tuesday evening, then home for the night on Wednesday for those wishing to see him. A celebration of Eric’s life will be held in the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, corner Linwood Avenue and Keighleys Road on Thursday, November 21, at 1pm.