HOLLEY, Leonard Ayshford. Born 4 November 1935, in Worle, Somerset, England. Died 30 December 2025, aged 90, in Auckland, New Zealand. Beloved husband and companion of Phillippa for 56 years; dearly loved brother of Barbara Williams, the late Eileen Nock, and Philip Holley (UK); respected brother-in-law of David and the late Mary Jones (Feilding); cherished uncle of Caroline Jones, Julie and Marty Jones, and Adrian and Helen Nock, who have all been supporting Len's last journey. He was loved by his nieces, nephews and their families in New Zealand, Australia and England; he was so proud of all their achievements. A service will be held at Romaleigh, 31 Ocean View Road, Northcote on Monday 19 January 2026 at 11am. Len was a proud son of Somerset, to where his ashes will return as he wished.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 7, 2026.