Died peacefully surrounded by family on 4 December 2025 in Lower Hutt, aged 94 years. Much loved husband of Helen for 63 years. Treasured Dad to Marianne, Suzanne and Victoria (Vee). Father-in-law to Marty, Steve and Finn. Dearly loved Granddad to Alex, Genevieve and Ethan. Beloved uncle to the MacLachlan, Linton and Dryden clans. A celebration of Jim's life will be held in Cornwall Manor, corner of Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt, on Thursday 11 December 2025, at 10.00am.

Published by The Post on Dec. 6, 2025.