(aged 86 years) passed away peacefully on 30^th December 2017 at Tauranga with his family around him. Dearly loved and cherished husband and best friend to Vorrei for 58 years. Treasured and adores father and grandfather to Glenda & Kevin Stratton (Eric, Rachel & Sarah); Peter Jones; Melody Cameron Biddle (Jennifer, Christina & Alexander); David & Claire Jones (Amanda & Antony), and Great Grandad to Abbigale. After a lifetime of hard work, dedication to you family, and service to others in the community, you will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace, my darling, God has you in His care. A celebration of Eric's life will be held at Elliotts Rosebank Chapel, 25 Ninth Avenue, Tauranga on Saturday 6^th January at 2p.m. to be followed by a private family burial. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to St Johns Ambulance and left at the service. All communications to the Jones Family. C/- 25 Ninth Avenue, Tauranga.