On 9 September 2011, in his 86^th year, at home. Loved husband of Patricia (Pat). Loved father, father-in-law and Poppa of Emily, Neil, James and Adam Hitchiner. Stepfather and father-in-law of John and Elizabeth Bolton (UK), Stephen and Robyn Bolton (Paihia), Phillip and Beverly Bolton (Matamata), Lyall and Pai Bolton (Thailand), Russell and Jenny Bolton (Pukekohe), Kathy and Ken Corneal (Rotorua), Locheen Derecourt (UK), Shirley Langford (Nelson), Bronwyn and Gary Buckland (Melbourne). ‘We will miss the stories, the sparkle in the smile, Kens way – all uniquely you'. A funeral service for Ken will be held at Woodhill, 167 Grange Rd, Tauranga, on Thursday 15 September at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. Communication to 460 Devonport Road, Tauranga 3112.