CHILDS Brian Patrick Peacefully at Mary Ann Rest Home on Monday 23 July 2018 aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Marcella for 60 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Maree & Rhys Ritchie, Greg & Diane, Mike & Lynette, and Craig & Alida. Cherished Grandad of Samuel, Charlotte, Isabelle; Jordan, Tayla; Blair, Ashleigh, Nicholas; Georgia, Taylor, Brady; and great grandad of Milla.

All messages to the Childs Family c/- P.O. Box 279 Stratford 4352 or may be left at www.eagars.co.nz. In preference to flowers a donation may be made to Alzheimers New Zealand and left at the service.

Requiem Mass for Brian will be celebrated at the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception, Miranda Street Stratford, on Friday 27 July 2018 at 1.30pm. To be followed by his burial in Kopuatama Cemetery.

Vigil prayers will be held in the church on Thursday evening at 5.30pm. R.I.P.