Passed away surrounded by family on Friday 30 May 2025, aged 68.

Dearly loved husband of Carleen Gilbert. Respected stepfather of Mackenzie and Felix. Loved family member of Robert, Michelle, Livi and Jackson Gilbert, and Peter Hyde. He will be missed by many.

A funeral service to celebrate Ross’s life will be held at Hope Family Funerals, 2A Loop Road, Te Puna Tauranga at 10am Tuesday 3 June 2025.

Special thanks to Lauren and the rest of the Waipuna Hospice team. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Waipuna Hospice or Mockingbird Charitable Trust.

Messages may be sent to the family, c/- Hope Family Funerals, 2A Loop Road, RD 6, Tauranga 3176.