Derek William Bate

BATE, Derek William (Dickie): On Thursday March 3 2016, peacefully, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Aged 81 years. Best friend, father and father-in-law of Derryn and Robert McArthur, loved Grandad and Superhero of Liam, and Harley; also Lilly, Murphy and Gismo. Respected friend and mentor of Amanda, Karl, and Piers. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Peggy (deceased) and Geoff Woodfield, Sally and Ken Gill, Marion and Derek (deceased) Thomas, Norma and Ken Herd, Peter (deceased), Noeline (deceased) and Kevin Wratt, Maxine (Jo) Bate, John and Kay, and Gail and David (deceased) Morrison. Loved by his nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff of Ashwood Park for their amazing and loving care. Thank you Alfred and Judy, David and Gina for watching over Dickie at home. Messages may be sent to Derryn McArthur, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240, or robertderryn@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Life Flight would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 14-448, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241.