Born March 23, 1941. Passed away on June 30, 2023. at his home in Panmure, Auckland surrounded by Family. Born on 23/3/1941 to Wilhelmina Winifred (Jeanie) and John Castle, at St Helens Hospital, Auckland. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Jan, and his children Jo-ann, Patrick, Helen, Maria and John and Paul (Baldy) deceased, 18 Grand-children and 24 Great-grandchildren. Requiem Mass 10am Monday at St Patrick's Parish, 19 Sunset View Road, Panmure, Auckland. Please in lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice can be made through the link below. All communications via Castle family on 0220145922