Ron slipped away without fuss on 24^th February 2026, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Jennifer for nearly 59 years. Much loved Dad of Gawain and Kylie, Kay and Reece Frith, Jill and Billy Edwards, Wendy and Anton Post. Proud Poppa to  Theo; Tayla, Conrad, Pippa; Bronte, Clancey; Briella and Caleb. Big brother to Heather and Murray. A celebration of Ron's life will be held at Elliotts Chapel, 414 Cameron Road (parking off 8^th Ave east) Tauranga on Saturday February 28^th at 1pm.