COLES, Charles William Harvey (Charlie). On Monday 5 December 2011 at Whangarei Hospital; after a long and brave battle patiently borne. Beloved husband and soulmate of Lily. Loved stepfather of Helen and Clive, Steven and Donna, Duncan and Roz, and Ian. Loving Granddad of Sarah, Emma, and Bianca; and darling Nossi. Father of two daughters Tracey, and Joanne. He will be sadly very sadly missed and leaves a great hole in our hearts that will never be filled. A service will be held in the Chapel of Morris and Morris Funerals (entrance 17 Western Hills Drive) Whau Valley, Whangarei at 1.30pm on Monday 12 December 2011 followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations, made in memory Charlie, to North Haven Hospice would be appreciated and may be left in the chapel foyer. Special thanks to Coronary Care Unit and Oncology Dept. Whangarei Hospital and also North Haven Hospice, Dr Richard Doocey at Auckland Hospital; for their care and attention. All communications to the Coles Family c/- P O Box 8043, Kensington, Whangarei 0145.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Dec. 7, 2011.