Died on September 10, surrounded by family aged 92 years. Loved husband of Jeanette for 62 years. Loved husband of Val for 7 years.

Survived by his children, Robert, Pene and David, David and Juliette, Philippa and John. 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

"Played to the end."

A service to celebrate Richard's life will be held at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, 47 Jocelyn Street, Te Puke on Tuesday 15 September at 1.30pm.

Messages may be sent to the Brawn family c/- Hope Family Funerals, 2A Loop Road, RD 6 Tauranga or on hopefunerals.co.nz