On July 18, 2025, passed away at home, aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Leone Stone, loved father and father-in-law of Geraldine and Lindsay, Christine and the late Ian, Roger (deceased) and Sue, Bevan and Kate, Howard and the late Patricia, Gabrielle, Frances and Mark, Rachel and Clive, treasured grandfather of his 19 grandchildren and a loved great-grandfather. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Maurice Stone, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, 106 Main South Road, Sockburn, on Tuesday, July 29, at 11.00am, followed by burial at Waimairi Cemetery.