Peacefully at Waipuna Hospice on May 2, 2016, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Anthea and father of Richard and Bethann. Brother to Richard, Gary and Lorraine and Grandfather (Taid) to Elijah and Noah. Service to celebrate Lynford's life will be held at Pyes Pa Memorial Park Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga at 3.30 pm, Saturday May 7, followed by private cremation, family flowers only. Lynford has requested that friends attending wear 'something red”. Special thanks to the staff at Waipuna Hospice for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Waipuna Hospice, see www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz All communications to Lynford's family c/- Hope Family Funeral Services, 4 Keenan Road, RD3, Tauranga 3173.