RODERICK, William John. RNZAF 4313654 Passed away peacefully after a short stay in Tauranga Hospital on 4 July 2021 aged 98 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Elaine. A loved father and father-in-law of Jeff and Shirley, Barry and Lyn, grandfather of Philippa, Nicola, Becky, Leigh, Claire and Gareth and great grandfather of six. A service for John will be held at the Te Puke Methodist Church, cnr Oroua St and Jellicoe St, Te Puke on Friday 9 July at 11:00am thereafter private cremation. Messages to the Roderick Family C/- P O Box 650, Tauranga 3144.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jul. 6, 2021.