Died peacefully at home with family after a short illness, aged 90 years. Survived by his loving wife of 68 years Jean, father and father in law of Shirlee and Ron, Carol (deceased), Sheila and Ray, Michael, Tony and Lisa. Grandfather to Tennille, Jody, Kim, Vanessa, Maggie, Helen, Kirk, Matthew, Sarah and Sam and his many loved great grandchildren. Many thanks to Rachel from Waipuna Hospice for her special care of Bill and his family. A service for Bill will be held at Te Puke Bowling Club, 2 Palmer Place, Te Puke on Friday 10^th February at 11am. Messages to the Sproule family C/- PO Box 650, Tauranga 3140.