TUCKER, Neil James (JP). Passed away peacefully, after a short illness, on Friday 18 February 2011. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Chris. Loved father and father-in-law of Nicholas (Australia); Felicity and Rick Martin. Loved and respected brother and brother-in-law of Robert and Julie Tucker; Suzanne and Robert Leicester; Des and Etta Connor (Canada); Pat Bowen and Dave Farnham; Tony and Jenny Connor. Loved by all his nieces and nephews. A special thanks to the staff at Waiapu House. A service for Neil will be held at St Columbas Church, Napier Road, Havelock North on Tuesday 22 February 2011 at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers donations to the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research may be made at the service. Messages to Neil's family c/- PO Box 967, Hastings. www.tongandperyer.co.nz

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Feb. 19, 2011.