COBDEN, Donald Henry (Don) on March 22, 2018 at Ashburton Hospital. Eleven days short of his 80th . Dearly loved husband of the late Joyce. Loved Dad of Paul and Jody and Grandad of Will, and Emily. Respected step father of Marlene, and Michael and step Grandad of all his step grandchildren. Loved son of the late Noeline and Val and brother and brother in law of Colleen and the late Arnold Hands, Barbara and the late Stewart Robinson, friend of Ron, Keith and Heather Cobden, (Kaiapoi) Christine and Tony Robin and respected uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to Cobden Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Friend of the Heart Foundation, Ashburton would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Don will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets Ashburton on Thursday March 29 commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.