peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, after a short illness. Aged 83 Years. Dearly loved husband and companion of Esther. Much loved father and father-in-law of Delwyn, Shane and Rachelle. Loving grandad of Hannah and Jonathan, Caleb and Tim; Blake, Logan, and Milly and great grandad of Abigail. Messages to the Stockdill family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service for George will be held in the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main Street, Methven on Thursday June 1, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.