Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday January 12, 2013 in Tauranga, aged 75. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Moira Tasker. Much loved father and friend of Joanna and Dean (Morrinsville), Bridget and Dan (Warkworth), and Jamie and Kate (Wellington). Cherished Pop of Richard, Stella and Max, and Charlotte and Ruby.

A service to celebrate Dick's life will be held at the Hillsdene Chapel, 143 13th Avenue, Tauranga on Friday 17th January at 11am, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to Waipuna Hospice PO Box 1156 Tauranga 3140 would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. Communications to the Fitzgerald family C/- PO Box 650 Tauranga 3140.

"The snapper are safe at last!"