Devoted husband of Dawn; loving father of Gregory de Witt, Terry & Stephen Cole, and Grant Infield. Grandfather of Micaela, Shede and Tiaan. Great grandfather of Mia. Passed away peacefully on Thursday 14th December 2023. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Denis at St Mary Immaculate Church, 114 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga on Wednesday 20th December at 11 am, followed by a private cremation.  Vigil rosary and prayers will take place in the chapel at St Mary Immaculate at 6.15pm on Tuesday 19th December. Our special thanks to the staff of Waipuna Hospice for their gentle and loving care. In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful if donations went to Waipuna Hospice: www.waipunahospice.org.nz. Messages may be sent to the de Witt family, c/- Hope Family Funerals, 2A Loop Road, RD 6, Tauranga 3176.