James MATTHEWSON Obituary

MATTHEWSON, James Oliver. RNZVR Second World War 0/7412. "Gentleman Jim". Passed on peacefully on 16 April 2017, aged 98. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, father of Peter, Sarah, and David, grandfather of Christy, Janina, Joyia, Eli and Tineke, and great- grandfather of Theo and Libby. An example of compassion and service to others, he will be sorely missed. "Home is the sailor, home from the sea". A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Anzac Day, Tuesday 25 April 2017, at 2:00pm at Somervell Presbyterian Church, 497 Remuera Rd, Remuera, Auckland. State of Grace East 09-527-0366