David Ritchie Tait

On July 1, 2025, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, with family by his side, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband and best mate of Marilyn for 62 years, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Philip and Kaye, Gregor and Roanne, Andrew and Jackie, Barbara and Craig, dearly loved and proud Grandad of Adam, Sam; Samantha and Ryan, Rebecca; Ella, Luke, and Phoebe; dearly loved brother of Peter, Bill (both deceased), and John, a loved brother-in-law, and uncle. Many thanks to the caring medical and nursing teams that have cared for David. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late David Tait, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.  A celebration of David’s life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Saturday, July 5, at 10.30am, private cremation will follow.