ERNEST Owen Thomas (Tom). On Saturday 12th May 2018, in his 95th year. Beloved Husband, for 67 years, of the late Shirley. Loved father and father in law of Jim, Judy and Barry, Grant and Rhonda, and Alan and Helen. Loved ‘Poppa Tom’ to his 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A funeral service for Tom will be held in the chapel of Willetts Funeral Services Ltd, 21 King Street, Whakatane on Wednesday 16th May at 2pm followed by a private cremation. In Lieu of flowers donations to The Neurological Society Po Box 110022, Auckland or may be left at the service. Messages please to the Ernest family C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane.