Suddenly on Saturday, January 27, 2018, age 78. Beloved husband of Janet. Very much loved dad of Catherine, Neil and Angela, Howard and Jane. Special Grandad to Tony, Phillip and Karen, Ash and Lou, Rachel and Vinne, Joel, and Caleb. Dearly loved Great Grandad to Izzi and Matiu. Now at true peace and free from all pain with Jesus, His wonderful LORD and Saviour. A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday 6^th February at 11am, at Olive Tree Cottage, 247 Joyce Road, Pyes Pa. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Alzheimer Foundation would be appreciated (facility to do so at the service). All correspondence to the Cross family, C/-Hope Family Funerals, 4 Keenan Road, RD3, Tauranga 3173.