On October 12, 2025, after a short illness, aged 85 years. Loved husband of Sandra, loved father and father-in-law of Hamish, Rob and Tracey, Andrew and Natasha, Grandad of Sam, Josh, Charlotte, Olivia, and Harriet, loved brother and brother-in-law of Alister and Helen, John, Judith and Luke Martin, Margaret and Geoff Grant, Gwyneth (deceased), Fay (deceased), Adalene (deceased). A loved brother- in-law, uncle and friend. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Donald Lamont, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated, and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz. The funeral service for Donald will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch, on Saturday, October 18, at 10.00am, followed by a private burial. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Donald’s obituary.