HANCOCK, Richard William LCPL NZ Medical Corps 2NZEF. Peacefully on Thursday, 5 April 2018 at Eversley Rest Home, in his 99th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Valda. Deeply loved father and father-in-law of Brian and Anne. Cherished Poppa and great Poppa of Douglas and Francoise, Jeanette, Mary and Sam, Lily and Isla. Dear friend of the late Barbara. A special thanks to the team at Eversley for all their ongoing care and support. A service for Richard will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Market Street South, Hastings on Thursday 12 April 2018 at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Cranford Hospice at the service. Messages to The Hancock family C/- PO Box 8424, Havelock North.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Apr. 9, 2018.