Al passed away peacefully on Friday 5th May 2023 at home, surrounded by loving whanau and friends. Loved husband of Jo. Dearly loved dad of Bex and Fox, Gem, Kali and Stevie, Soz and Dan. Treasured Poppy of Tommy, Naoise, Ruby, West and Ellie. A celebration of Al's life will be held at the Lighthouse Function Centre on Tuesday 9th May 2023 at 11 am, then to his final resting place at Mt. Wesley Cemetery. All correspondence c/- Groome Family, PO Box 306, Dargaville 0340.                                                 Moe mai rā Poppy