BIRDSALL, Johnson Bailey. Passed away peacefully at North Shore Hospital on Saturday 27th August 2022, aged 88. Beloved husband of 65 years to Diana. Loved and highly respected father of Johnson, Michael and Rachel, Cameron, Stephen and Carol. Loving grandpa to Ben and Natalie, Peneha, Mathew and Julz, Jackson and Eva, Liam and Harry. Adored great grandpa to Matthew and Brooke. Treasured brother to Erin, Gillian, and the late Bowden. Johnson will be dearly missed by his family and friends, as he sets sail on his next journey. You are welcome to view Johnson by phone appointment until Saturday the 3rd. Private cremation will be held, followed by a memorial service on Friday the 16th of September at 2.30pm at The North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Aug. 31, 2022.