On January 30, 2026, peacefully in his sleep, at his home in Dunedin; aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Nancy for 65 years, loved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Sara, Joanna and Andrew Robertson (Auckland), loved Poppa of Sophia; Sam, Gabriella, Isaac and Phoebe, and Summer - A service for Melville will be held in Knox Church, 449 George Street, Dunedin at 10.30am on Saturday, February 7th, followed by private cremation. Messages can be left on Melville's page, at
www.hopeandsons.co.nz where there is a link to the service.

Published by The Post on Feb. 4, 2026.