Passed away peacefully at Tauranga Hospital on Sunday the 14th of January 2024;  aged 79 years.

Much loved husband of Hilary for over 55 years.  Loved father and father-in-law of Sarah and Peter, and Graeme and Amanda; and grandad of Jake and Flynn.

Bill's family wish to personally thank Dr Brake, the hematology departments at Tauranga and Waikato Hospitals, and the medical teams at Tauranga Hospital for their exceptional care of Bill during his illness.    Also to the staff at CHT Bernadette Care Home for their loving care.

A service for Bill will be held in St Peters Anglican Church, 15 Victoria Road, Mount Maunganui on Friday the 2nd of February at 10:00am.  The service will be livestreamed and you can access this on the Elliotts Funerals Website under "Upcoming Funerals".

In memory of Bill, donations to Hato Hone St John would be appreciated.