Unexpectedly at Ashburton Hospital, aged 84 years, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.  Beloved husband of Claire and dearly loved dad of Philippa and Warren Deuart, Robyn and Stephen Kircher, Jill and Ian Ridge, Chris and Liliana, Janet and Tim Penney and dearest Grandad to his 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.  Messages to the Thomson Family, C/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  At Russ’ request a private family service has been held.