CRADDOCK, Richard John, QC, died peacefully at his home in Wanaka on Saturday 2 April 2011; Dearly loved husband of Lizzie; father of Amanda, David and Joanna; son of Madeleine and the late Winston; brother of Peter and the late Roger; grandfather of Nicholas, Max, Jasmine, Samantha, Jack, Oscar, Jordan and Jaimie; Dearly loved Wubba of Nick and James; Amber, Antony, and Charles; Tarragon, Alexia, Quinn and Molly; Justin and Nicci, Bugs, and many others. In accordance with Richard's wishes there will be no funeral. A celebration of Richard's life, for family, friends and colleagues, will be held at the Rippon Hall, Rippon Vineyard and Winery, 246 Mount Aspiring Road, Wanaka on Monday the 18 day of April 2011 commencing at 11.30am. As the venue requires a firm indication of numbers attending by Monday, the 11 of April if you intend to be present please either telephone Richard's Secretary, Susan O'Meara after 7 p.m. on +64 9 369 1389 or email her at
[email protected]. With heartfelt thanks to Dr. Andrew Macleod and the wonderful Wanaka team of District Nurses and Carers; and also to Richard's close friends who have cared for him in numerous ways. Messages may be sent to Lizzie at P.O. Box 565, Wanaka.
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Apr. 4, 2011.