THOMAS, William Nelson. Bill passed away peacefully on Thursday 22 January 2026, with family by his side, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband to his beloved wife Jeanette of 65 years. Much loved father and father in-law of Michael and Brenda, David and Michaela and Anne and Bill. Proud grandad to Joshua and Grace, Holly and Joshua, Sam and Elena, Caitlin, William, Matthew, Daniel and Abby. Great grandfather to Riley, Zoe and Ruby, and Hazel and Rose. God Bless and be with you always. A service to celebrate Bill's life will be held in The North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Service, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Friday 30 January at 10.00am, followed by Bill being laid to rest in North Shore Memorial Park Cemetery.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 26, 2026.