On May 14, 2025, passed away unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Janet, much loved father and father-in-law of Simon and Natalie, Matthew and Vikki, and Andrew and Lizzie, adored Grandpa and Pa of Sophia, and Lucas; William, and Georgia; Ziggy, and Willa. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Elizabeth and the late Robert. In lieu of flowers, donations to Westpac Rescue Helicopter would be appreciated and may be made online at chopperappeal.co.nz. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Michael Gould, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Michael's life will be held in the Christ’s College Chapel, Rolleston Avenue, on Thursday, May 22, at 3.00pm, followed by a private interment.  To view a livestream of the service, please go to Lamb and Hayward's website and click on the Obituaries page.