Passed away peacefully on the 20th of April after a short illness. Dearly loving husband of the late Joan. Loving partner of Maureen. Much loved father of the late Murray. Cherished father-in-law to Sandy and loving father to Delwyn. Proud Grandad and Great Grandad to Emma, Isabella and Julia; Nick, Doleena and Ruby; Dale, Simone, Darcy and Conrad; Lisa and Bryce; Kelly, Kurt, Arla and Iver. Bill will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Service to be held at 1pm on Wednesday 26th April at Charlemagne Lodge, 2 Loop Road, Te Puna. Messages may be sent to the Brown family, c/- Hope Family Funerals, 4 Keenan Road, RD 3, Tauranga 3173.