Patrick. Ross Donald Charles.

On July 14^th our dear Ross lost his battle with his long fought illness aged 79, just 10 days before his 80^th birthday. Dearly loved husband of Angela, and much loved father of Ryan, Ginny, and Louissa, sons-in-law Ian, and Dave, treasured grandad/poppa to Casey, Ariana, Brodie, Jake, and Tiara and great grandchildren Metua, and Mana. Beloved brother of Gay and the late Bob Milne, and family. Loved brother-in-law to Ronnie and Rob Mitchell and families, here and overseas. Messages to the Patrick family c/- P.O. Box 26112 Christchurch 8148.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Haematology Department at Christchurch Hospital would be appreciated.

A funeral for Ross will be held in the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, entrance from Wilkinsons Road via Gardiners Road on Friday 14 August at 2-30pm. Dress code in memory of Ross, please wear red and black.