Passed away in Tauranga on 26 August 2023 aged 88 years.

Dearest husband of Anne (dec), and loving father and father-in-law of Chris and Shelly; Paul and Megan; Nicky and Sam. Treasured Pa of Sophie and Ross; Dom and Lauren; Oliver and Stephanie; Hannah and Mac; Mitchell; Blair; Meg and Matt; Mike and Ankita; and Ben. Proud Pa to his 5 great granddaughters.

You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.

A service for Michael will be held at 2:30pm on Wednesday 30th August 2023 at Legacy Tauranga, 383 Pyes Pa Road Tauranga, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org.nz/donate-now/

Communications to the Michael Mellsop Family, c/o P.O. Box 3136 Greerton, Tauranga 3142.