(Fleet Air Arm, WW2, NZ3980, Lieut. DSC, MID): On February 5, 2023, aged 101 years. Dearly loved husband of Pamela, loved father and father-in-law of Rowen, David (deceased), Peter and Rachel, and Paul and Anna, much loved grandfather of Anthony, Paul, and Julia; Melanie, Jessica, Nicholas, and James (deceased), and Kate; much loved great-grandfather of Ysabel and Rocco; Mackenzie and Juno; and Zoe and Nina. Special thanks to the staff at Arvida Park Lane who have cared for Derek over the past four years. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart Foundation in memory of Derek would be appreciated and may be made online at: heartfoundation.org.nz. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Derek Morten, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545, or emailed to Paul Morten at: paul@paulmorten.nz. The Funeral Service for Derek will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, February 10, at 10.00am, followed by a private cremation.