BRANTHWAITE, Eric Edwin 12.09.1931-24.09.2023 Late of Bindaree Lodge, Boyne Island, and formerly of Invercargill, New Zealand.  Passed away peacefully, Sunday 24th September 2023, aged 92 years.  Beloved Husband of the late Alma Branthwaite.  Much loved Father and Father-in-law to Patrice and Vince Lio, Darryl and Jenny Branthwaite, and Janice and Terry Lee.  Adored Grandad and Great Grandman to their families.  As per Eric’s wishes, his funeral service has taken place in Gladstone, Australia. A graveside interment service will be held at the Eastern Cemetery (cremation beam Block 40, Plot 26G) on Friday 3rd November at 2pm, as he is laid to rest with Alma on the 18th anniversary of her passing.  Messages to Branthwaite Family, C/- PO Box 632, Invercargill or may be left on Eric’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/eric.