(formerly of Marlborough), on August 31, 2025, at Ashburton, aged 91 years.  Loved husband of Patricia (Pat). Father and father in law of Warwick and the late Sheryl , Stuart and Suzanne, and Philippa and Andrew Holdaway.  Loved Grandy of Nigel, Michelle, Adam, Laura, Morag, Callum, and their partners, and a loved great-Grandy of Harry, Charlie, Oliver, Natasha, and Ziggy. Messages to the Bishell family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In keeping with George’s wishes a private family service has been held.