Lorraine, Karen, Paul, Neil and families sincerely thank you all for your kind expressions of sympathy, your help and support before and after Donald’s passing. To everyone who sent flowers, cards and brought food, baking and visited. The many who joined us at Donald’s service, special thanks to those who travelled long distances to be with us. Special thanks to Julie and Don, helping with accommodation for family. Everyone that helped set up the hall and cleaned up, thank you. Mark and Paulette for the afternoon tea, you are both very special. Thank you to Annie and the District Nurses, Dr Anna Dyzel, and the staff at the Greymouth and Christchurch hospitals who did such a wonderful job caring for Donald. Kris Holland who made such a hard time a little easier. Peter Bennett and Peter Manera for the special service they did, also our niece Leonie for singing. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our heartfelt thanks to everyone.