on Sunday October 5, 2025. After completing 90 well lived years.  Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital.  Dearly loved husband of the late Evelyn.  Much loved father and father in law of Bruce and Jasmin, Helen and Graeme Howden, and Neroli and Stuart Cross.  Special Grandad of Seth; Angus, and Lisa; and Gregory.  Very special companion of the late Rona Hayward, and friend of her family.  Messages to the Donaldson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Gilbert’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday October 9, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by a private interment.