STOCK, Donald Ralph. 14 July 1925 - 4 October 2022 (aged 97) Died from a broken heart, a broken hip, and an old body that simply couldn't do any more. Dearly loved and adored husband and constant companion of Joan for more than 71 years, until she passed away in January 2022. Devoted and loving father and father-in-law of Phillip and Elizabeth, Rodney, Helen, Kathryn, Donna and Jonathan. Much loved Grandpa to David, Aaron, Samuel, Joseph, Alexander, Danley, Aiden, Dannika, Betty, Mark, Strauss, Genevieve, Ezra, Chantelle, and Ariana. Special Great- Grandpa to Haidee, Dawn, Nikita, Ashaiah, Corban, Solomon, Esther, Freddie, Fleur, and Lani. Blessed Great-Great-Grandpa to Savannah, Cooper, Alia, and Paige. Oldest son of Ralph and Gladys, younger brother of the late Gloria and Shirley, and older brother of the late Barry, survived by his younger siblings Joyce and Graeme. A true and faithful servant of God and follower of Jesus, Don was always ready to help others when able, with both body and mind. We all loved you so so much. We will miss your big hard-working hands, your responsible, wise mind, and that twinkle in your eye, immensely. "For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known." 1 Corinthians 13:12 KJV A private funeral service was held on 26 October 2022. All correspondence to Legacy Funerals, PO Box 844, Cambridge 3434.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Nov. 12, 2022.