Passed away peacefully, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Addington Gardens Care Centre, aged 72 years. Loved husband of Gaynor (deceased), loved father of Nicola (Melbourne), Nathan (Christchurch), and the late Vanessa, and Grandpa of Billie. A dear friend of Madelaine Otto.

“Gone to be with the Lord”

A celebration of Charles’ life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 10.00am, followed by interment at Belfast Cemetery, 141 Belfast Road, Belfast. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to: lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Charles’ obituary.