Michael James WHITHAM

WHITHAM, Michael James 21.9.1935 - 20.3.2021 Loved second son of the late Moira and Milton. Beloved Husband of Dorothea Anita. Much loved father of David, Christopher, Claire, Jeremy and Phillip. Loved father in-law and friend to Tina, Kate, Malcolm and Alysha. Proud and loving grandfather of Trinity and Braeden, Jorgia and Michaela, Max and Mia, Catelyn, and Eden and Reid. A loved and respected brother, brother in- law, uncle and friend. Rosary will be recited on the evening of Thursday 25th March at 6pm in St Joseph's Catholic Church, 18 Wilson Street, Matata. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the above Church at 1.30pm of Friday 26th March followed by a burial in the Matata Cemetery, Awakaponga. Dear Michael may you rest in peace. The family would like to convey their grateful thanks to the staff in Best Wing Althorp Hospital for the care they have given Michael over the last two years. Communications to the Whitham family, C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane, 3159 or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz.