Passed away peacefully at home on the 4th of February 2025 aged 99 years, surrounded by loving family. Dearly loved husband of Rosemary and precious Dad to Cameron (deceased), Malcolm (deceased), Virginia and Harold, Kim and Bill, Scott, Cath and Chris. Much loved Grandad to Amanda, Daniel, Alessio, Ilaria, Lucia, Cameron, Ali, Jake, Ricky, Mitchel, Micah and Jett. Great Grandad to Rayner. For those who belong to Jesus, death is not the end but only the beginning of an eternity of unspeakable joy with the Lord and with other believers. Forever in our hearts. In lieu of flowers donations to Waipuna Hospice would be kindly preferred at https://waipunahospice.org.nz/donate/ A service to celebrate Burns’ life will be held at Legacy Tauranga, 383 Pyes Pa Road, on Thursday 13th February at 1.30pm. Tributes and messages for Burns can be left at www.legacyfunerals.co.nz/funerals