SYMONDS Ralph James (Jim): On January 7, 2017.  Peacefully at Burwood Hospital, Christchurch, in his 80^th year.  Dearly loved husband of Margaret (Mags).  Much loved father and father in law of Mark and Karen, David and Lynn, Andrew (AJ), Roy, and  Lenny and Darcelle.  Loving Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.. Loved brother of Bill, Alf, Joy, Alma, Cheryl, Ken, Tina, and Gael.  Messages to the Symonds family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Jim’s request a private cremation has been held