MERTON, Tony Alfred. Passed away peacefully at Waikato Hospital on Friday, 29th August 2025, aged 80 years, after a brief illness. Loving father to Richard, James and Kylie, and Mindy. Cherished Grandad to Logan and Dani. Devoted partner and friend to Margaret Jalil. Adopted Dad and companion to Carl his beloved Greyhound. The family sincerely thank Waikato Hospice, Waikato Hospital, and St John for their exceptional care and compassion shown to Tony in his final weeks. A memorial service to celebrate Tony's life will be held at the Victorian Room, Cambridge Town Hall, Victoria Street, Cambridge on Thursday, 11th September 2025 at 11:00am. Messages to the Merton family may be sent c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434, or placed in Tony's online tribute book at
www.grinters.co.nz.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Sep. 6, 2025.