HARTSON, Michael William. 4 October 1933 - 5 February 2026. Passed away peacefully in Auckland. Loving husband of the late Edna, loving father and father- in-law of James, Robert and Kelley, Richard, Rosemary and Tim. Much loved Poppa of Samuel, Finn, Charlie, Clem, Annie, Holly, Edward, Freddie, Gus, George, Daisy, Thomas and Lily and great grandfather of Primrose and Sully. Forever in our hearts, rest in peace. A service for Michael will be held at the All Saints Chapel, Purewa Crematorium, 100 St Johns Road, Meadowbank on Thursday 12 February at 4pm.

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