Brand, Gordon. Reg No 47280, PTE, RNZEF, WWII. On June 19, 2016, peacefully surrounded by loving family, at The Oaks; aged 96 years. Dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Shirley, loved father and father-in-law of Carolyn and Hylton Smith, and Roselind (Rose). Treasured Poppa of Jason and Naomi Smith, Annita and Anthony Corcoran, and Lizette and Corie Bretherton, loved Great-Poppa of Holly, Jacob; Jamie, Finn, Louis; Noah, Adelyn; and loved by all his nieces and nephews. Special thanks to all the staff at The Oaks (especially West Wing) for their love and care.