MANION, Richard Laurence. On Monday 18 June 2012 we bid a reluctant farewell to Richard, in his 85th year. Loving husband and best friend of Hazel and the late Pat. Much loved father of Mark, Wayne, Paul, Ann-Marie, Mary-Louise and the late Grant. Respected father-in- law of Marie, Brenda, Stewart and Daniel. Adored Grandpa of Rowena and Kris, Mike and Jen, John and Catherine, Scott, Ronan, Zoe, Joseph, Eve, Ryan and Connor. Great-Grandpa to Levi and Jacob. Loved and respected by Hazel's family - Jill, Jeff, Robyn, Jade, Amber, Jessica, Glenn, Bridget, Dave, Mia and Phinneas, Jon and family. Sincere thanks to North Haven for their professional and loving care to Richard and the support Hazel received from both Shakespear and Arkles Units. A service will be held at St John The Evangelist Catholic Church, 180 Centreway Road, Orewa on Friday 22 June at 11am followed by a private burial at North Shore Memorial Park Cemetery, 235 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jun. 20, 2012.