THORPE, Eric Arthur QSM. Suddenly but peacefully on Friday July 31, 2015. Dearly loved husband of the late Pam. Loved father and father in law of Alan and Elaine (UK), Pat and Richard (Wellington), Hazel and the late Trevor (Brisbane), Cherald (UK), and Malcolm and Annie (Napier). A grandfather and great grandfather. The family wish to give special thanks to Dr Penny Henley and the Staff of the Taradale Masonic Village. 'Thank you for the music!' A service to celebrate Eric's life will be held at the Sugar Loaf Chapel, cnr Lee Road and Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier on Wednesday August 5, 2015 at 2pm. Followed by a private cremation. Messages to the 'Thorpe Family', C/o PO Box 7001, Taradale, Napier 4141.

Published by Hawke's Bay Today from Aug. 1 to Aug. 3, 2015.