With a sad heart we announce the peaceful passing of Doug, at Darfield Hospital, on November 16, 2022, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of Avis, for 64 years; loved father and father-in-law of Allan (Spud)and Annabel, Jill and Willy Jenkins, and Craig (Chippie) and Niki; loved Poppa of Patrick, and Lochie; Hamish, and Dean; Mitch, Logan and Millie; and treasured great-grandad (Poppa) of Quinn, Grace, and Paige; and Hunter.

Will be sadly missed; On earth he toiled, in heaven he rests; He really was one of the best.

The family wish to thank Darfield Home Nursing and Darfield Hospital for their wonderful care of Doug. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Doug Hewson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. According to Doug’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.