WILTON, David John. 22 January 1933 - 26 September, 2011. Peacefully surrounded by his family at Thames. Precious husband of Mereana, dearest dad and mate of Deborah and Nick, Moana, Lorraine and Trevor, Tuffy and Gina, Eruera and Karina, Devanya and Sam, loved uncle of Robert, Val and boys. Close friend and neighbour of The First View Clan - Tapu, loved grandpa of all his mokpuna. David's funeral service will be held at Tapu Memorial Hall, Thames 11am Wednesday 28 September, 2011. Free at last, gone fishing.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Sep. 28, 2011.