An Ode to Grandad

Its hard to believe his life is gone, but we're glad for the last few years when there's been the fitting in and thankfulness for all that has been done.  We remember with love the times we've had together as family, and can laugh and smile about the more challenging times in the past.  Just last year there was fascination with a new great-grandson..

End of 2011.. before we started renovations

Beginning of 2012 - Jos arrives home for a couple of weeks.  We had a picnic lunch at the Motueka Wharf.

Easter 2012, engaging well with the family.. except when the reading got a bit heavy :)

 Kate helping Grandad down the stairs to sleep out for afternoon siesta.

Bruce came and visited in May..

Last day at Kihilla Road beginning of June 2012..

Out from Wensley House to attend Nan Eggers funeral..

5th July 2012 - 84 yrs old at Anchor Bar & Grill with a dozen Bluff Oysters

End of September 2012 - David's 30th

The Gardening Crew - Labour day 22nd October 2012

Just a week later final farewells

Last time at Nayland Road..

 We carried him out

Gorgeous old Plymouth with Stuart riding shotgun with Dianne.  

The flowers were beautiful...

And some had to hide behind dark glasses ..

 The Jag was cleaned for the occasion..

Five days later the flowers still looked beautiful.. the cooler nights have acted as refrigerator.

We had siphon coffee at Oxford cafe - sitting right between Grandad's accountant and lawyer - to warm up afterwards.

His cheese cutters are living on in the next generations..

We're glad there are no more struggles and ill health for you Grandad.