peacefully at Parkstone Care Home, Christchurch, in his 90^th year.  Dearly loved husband of the late Jan.  Much loved father and father in law of Robert and Colleen, Malcolm and Susan, and Annette and Wayne Hart.  Loved Gramps of his 7 grandsons, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.  Messages to the Rooke family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Charlie’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday August 8, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.