Suddenly, aged 79 years. Loved husband of Peg. Loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Christine, Paul, Freda, Tony and Deb, Anna and Graham, Karl and Raechel. Grandfather and great-grandfather of Jessie, Riley, Sarah, Abby, Hineaka, Harrison, Eva, Aria, Erin, Michael, Dilan, Georgia, Laura, Ben and Sam. 'May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand”. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Michael's life will be held at St Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, corner Cameron Rd and Elizabeth St Tauranga, on Monday 1 June at 11am, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations preferred posted to St John Ambulance PO Box 2387 Tauranga. Communication to the Cummins Family, c/o P.O. Box 3136, Greerton Tauranga 3142.