Peacefully at his home in his 67^th Year. Much loved and devoted husband of Helen, Dad of Simon and Jean Auckland and Anthony Wellington and Papa of his precious grandchildren. Loved and admired brother of Gary and Lynette Feilding, Linda and Donald Stewart Palmerston North and respected brother in-law of Catherine and Kerry Norman, Margaret and Ian Russell and Quentin and Christine Stewart. A very special Uncle to his nieces and nephews. A loyal friend to many. 'A big man with a big heart, who will be sorely missed”. Prayers will be offered for Malcolm at his home on Sunday at 5pm. A funeral mass for Malcolm will be held in the St Peter Chanel Catholic Church, King Street, Whakatane at 11am on Monday 27^th July, followed by burial in the Hillcrest New Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Ohope Road, Whakatane. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated to EBOP Hospice, PO Box 275, Whakatane or maybe left at the service. Communications please to the Kear Family, C/- PO Box 2070, Whakatane.