SIMPSON, Kenneth Clarke (Ken). (Formerly of Gisborne.) Passed away peacefully on the 9th May 2017, aged 87 years at Bob Owens Retirement Village, Tauranga, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Wendy and much loved father and father-in-law of Karen and Kenny McLanahan (Te Karaka), David (New Lynn, Auckland), Gaylene and Quentin Armstrong (Tauranga), Diane and Graeham Price (Mount Maunganui), Jennie (deceased) and Stephen (Whangaparaoa). Much loved Grandad to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Basil and Pat Simpson (Kutarere), Margaret Bruce and partner Hugh Barton (Hamilton). 'Will be sadly missed' Funeral to be held at Evans Funeral Services, Gisborne on Monday, 15th May at 1.30pm. All Communications to 29 Morris Road, Te Karaka 4022.

Published by The New Zealand Herald from May 10 to May 11, 2017.