Passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Christchurch Public Hospital. Aged 78 years.
Treasured life partner, soul mate and husband of Nanette. Loved step-dad to Marianne. Cherished grandfather and great grandfather. Loved brother to Mervyn (deceased), Bobby (deceased), Sandy (deceased) and Jeanette Shewan. Loved uncle and great uncle.
Special thanks to Wairau and Christchurch Hospitals for taking care of Des as best they could.
In lieu of flowers a donation to Marlborough SPCA would be appreciated and may be made to a/c 03-0599-0278454-00 Ref. Wood
A service will be held in remembrance on Friday 11th and anyone who wishes to attend will be notified of the address.
Respectfully cared for by
GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, BLENHEIM, FDANZ
03 578 4719