31-08-1931 to 23-05-2015. Sapper, Royal Engineers, Korea. Service # 22601499, Tauranga RSA, Life Member.

Passed away peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Much loved husband and mate of the late Pat, loved and respected father of Gary and Julie (Auckland), Lee and Karen (Omokoroa), Grandpa to Michael and Hannah, Becky and Paul, Sophie and Marcus, and Jason (Denmark). Great Grandpa to Ruby. Les will be greatly missed by his family and friends. His ready wit and humour were unique, his devotion to family and friends unquestioned.

In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to be posted to Waipuna Hospice, P.O. Box 1156 Tauranga 3156.

A celebration of Les's life will be held at Tauranga Park, 383 Pyes Pa Rd, Tauranga, on Tuesday 26 May at 2pm, this will be followed by a gathering at the Tauranga RSA where tall and true tales will no doubt be recounted. Communication to the Palmer Family c/o P.O Box 3136 Greerton, Tauranga 3142.