DROWER, Frederick William (Bill). 18/11/1929 - 31/03/2015. Passed away peacefully at Fairview Lifestyle Village. Aged 85 years. Ex NZ Forest Service. Son of the late Frederick Howe Drower and Mary Hannah Florence Drower. Brother and brother- in law of the late Ron, Cliff and the late Gaye, Coral and the late John. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Norma for 62 years. Loved father and father-in law of Alison and Doug, Christine and Gary, Brenda, Lee and George, Susan, Nyree and Bob, and Shirley. Grandad of 11 and great grandfather of 6. The family wish to thank the staff at Fairview Village and Fairview care for their support and kindness. A Service to celebrate Bill's life will be held at The Chapel of Faithfull Funeral Services, 35 Red Beach Rd, Hibiscus Coast on Wednesday, the 8th of April 2015 at 11:00 AM followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Hibiscus Hospice would be appreciated and can be left at the service or sent to PO Box 66, Whangaparaoa. All communications to Essex family, PO Box 20244, Glen Eden, Auckland. Rest In Peace.


Published by The New Zealand Herald from Apr. 2 to Apr. 4, 2015.