Service No. D/SSX 28856 RN WWII. Peacefully with family on June 21, 2015 just short of his 94th birthday.

Dearly loved husband of Val. Loved father of John, Philip, Jo, Beth, and Craig. Grandfather of Caerwyn, Angela, Erin, Thomas, Keva, Melissa, Lance and great grandfather of Jayden and Lochlin. Remembered by all his family in England.

A celebration of Tom's life will be held at St Peter's Anglican Church, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui on Thursday the 25th June at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Mount RSA, PO Box 4011, Mt Maunganui South 3149 would be appreciated. Messages to the Ready family C/- Radius Matua, 124 Levers Rd, Tauranga 3110.