PATERSON, Robert Blyth (Pat). Peacefully at his home in Whangamata, on Friday 6 July, 2012. Dearly loved husband of Lynn, much loved father of Bruce and Sybil, Eric, and loved Poppa of Robert. Loved brother-in-law of Marion and loved uncle of Tania, Tony and Kevin. The Paterson family would like to give special thanks to the District Nurses, Diny, Robyn, Jane, Lorraine, Lee, Sharon and Vanessa. Also Julie Betts and her Ulcer Clinic team for the love and kindness extended to Pat over the many years of care. Special thanks to Erina (OT), Dr Tony Townsend, Debbie and the staff at the Whangamata Medical Centre, also many thanks to the Whangamata St John Ambulance team for your valued assistance. A service for Pat will be held at the Whangamata Ocean Sports Club, Port Rd, on Thursday 12 July, at 11am, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Whangamata St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service or posted to P O Box 18 Whangamata. Communications to: 409 Achillies Ave, Whangamata.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jul. 10, 2012.