Ross McDONALD

– (Tom/Mac) passed away peacefully in Nelson on the 17^th March with family at his bedside in his 94^th year.  Dearly loved husband of Vera (deceased), father and father in-law of Sue & Eric, Peter & Rosalind, Tanya & Richard, Narissa & Brian. Treasured Pop of Simon & Victoria, Anthony & Nicola, Catherine & Bevan, Sarah & Josh, Helen & Joseph, Josh & Laura and Nick. Cherished Great Popa-Mac of Dorothy, Jethro, Amelia, Laura, Emily, Ashton, Lochie, Ava & Kash.  Dearest brother of Ailsa, Alison, Heather, Ian, Iona, Neil and Isobel. Brother and sisters-in-laws Ernie, Margaret, Pamela, June, Elaine, Shirley and loved uncle to his many nieces and nephews.  Ross’s family wish to acknowledge the care and support of the Summerset Richmond Ranges and Dr Frith Dollimor at Tahuna Medical Centre.  Messages to 8 Lorimer Lane, Richmond 7020.  In lieu of flowers, donations please to the Nelson Rescue Helicopter Trust or the Nelson/Tasman Hospice would be greatly appreciated and may be made at https://www.helirescue.co.nz/donate/ or https://www.nelsonhospice.org.nz/support-hospice/donate-funds/ respectively, or at the service.

A final entry into Ross’s Dive Log, “A life well lived”

A funeral service for Ross will be held at The Granary, Founders Heritage Park, 87 Atawhai Drive, Nelson on Monday 25^th March 2024 at 11am. Livestream available, please contact Simplicity Funerals 03 539 0066 or email nelson@simplicity.co.nz for link.

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