On July 5, 2025. Peacefully passed away at home in Ashburton. Aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband of Bernice. Much loved Dad of Julie, Chris, and the late Ian. Geoff will be sadly missed by family and friends, the Lower Hakatere Community and Ashburton Indoor Bowling Fraternity.  Messages to the Laird family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Geoff’s life will be held at Our Chapel, corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Thursday July 10 commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Cemetery.