Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Papamoa Beach Village on 25 August 2024. Much loved husband of Marian. Loved father and father-in-law of Kathleen and Dan, Brenda and Harold, Linda and Adrian, Diana and Graeme, Wayne and Cynthia, Paul and Julie. Adored by all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service for Max is to be held at Legacy Papamoa, 53 Te Okuroa Drive, Papamoa on Monday 9 September at 1.30 pm. Livestream may be viewed, and tributes left at legacyfunerals.co.nz. Communications to the Max Darbyshire family c/- PO Box 3136, Tauranga 3142