died peacefully, surrounded by family, in his 90^th year.  Dearly loved husband for 65 years and farming companion of Pat.  Loved and loving father and father in law of Gavin and Rose, the late Alan, and Trudy, and Tony and Jane.  Much loved Pop to Anna and Mike, Erin, Tim, Cooper and Jack, James, Grace and Josh; Luke, and Maia, Alex, the late Gemma, George, Liv and Maisie; Cameron and Kate, Julia and Chris. We are grateful for the loving care of the staff at the Ashburton Hospital and Rosebank Lifecare. Messages to the Tarbotton family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. As per Rex’s wish a private family service will be held at a later date.