(Jimmy) 'Once a shearer always a shearer”. Passed away peacefully on 29 July 2016 at Radius Matua, in his 81^st year. Precious husband of Diana 'Thank you for all the wonderful years Jimmy” and much loved father of Deanne and Bryce, their partners Gordon and Marissa, and sadly missed by his adoring grandchildren Brittany, Logan, Tayla and Brenna. Survived by his older siblings Tim and Shirley. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to Waipuna Hospice, P.O. Box 1156 Tauranga 3140. A service for Jimmy, will be held at Woodhill, 167 Grange Rd Otumoetai Tauranga, on Wednesday 3 August at 11am, followed by private cremation. Communication to the Macdonald Family, c/o P.O. Box 3136, Greerton Tauranga 3142