Max passed away at Tauranga Hospital on 26th May 2026, aged 85 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Mary for 60 years. Father and GranMax of Megan and Dave Gooding, Amy, Daniel and Phoebe; Kirsten and Dene; Philip and Juliana, Sam and Taryn, Alex and Isaac.

Max’s funeral service will be at Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Road Tauranga on Friday 29th May at 11am.