On August 17, 2026 peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 90 years. Loved husband of Anna Marguerite. Loved brother of the late Doris, Owen, and Alyth. Loved and respected uncle of Ross, Ian, Andrew and the late John Tait, Dianne Jordan, Grant Kingsbury, and Lindsay McLachlan. Messages to the McLachlan family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Leith’s request a service has been held and he is interred at the Rakaia Cemetery.