LEACH, Peter Gerald. After a long illness, Peter passed away at Janelle Rest Home, Papakura at 83 years of age on 1 November 2016. Beloved husband of Robyne. Loved father of Michael, Christine and Steven, and grandfather of Jason, Joshua (deceased) and Adelle, and all his great-grandchildren. At Peter's request, a private cremation has been held. His ashes will be scattered at sea at a later date. All messages to Pukekohe 09-239-3957. "I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky. And all I ask is tall ship, and a star to steer her by." Robyne xxxx

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Nov. 3, 2016.