DOODY Paul Alan (Doods) on April 29. 2018 at home, Ashburton. Aged 40 years. After a 7 month courageous battle with Melanoma, that he tragically lost. Lovingly cared for by his soulmate, partner and best friend Lynda Mackenzie. Stepfather and loved mate of Michael, Blake, Lane and their partners. Cherished son of Michael and Pauline Doody and loved brother and brother in law of Lisa and Court and best uncle to Cuzie Dan. Dearly loved nephew of all his Aunts and Uncles and a loved cousin. Thank you to Dr Penny Holdaway, the wonderful Palliative Care team and Oncology at Christchurch and Ashburton for their care of Paul.

“Gone from our sight

But not from our memories

Gone from our touch

But never our hearts”

Messages to C/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Paul’s life will be held at the Rakaia Rugby Club Rooms on Friday May 4, commencing at 2.00pm