Des passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Tauranga Hospital on 28^th November 2022, in his 90^th year.

Dearly loved husband and best mate of Shirley. Dearly loved father and father in law of Lorraine and Neil Beaton, Diane Bruin and Ray Middlemiss, Wayne McGregor, Sue and Ashley Peat; and special friend of Marilyn and Blue. Dearly loved by his 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

A celebration of Des' life will be held at The Orchard, 20 MacLoughlin Drive Te Puke on Thursday December 1^st at 10.30am.

Sincere thanks to doctors and nurses at Ward 3b, Tauranga Hospital for their wonderful care. For livestream link, www.elliottsfunerals.co.nz