On August 13, 2023, aged 92 years, after a short illness, Lang died at Basel, Switzerland while holidaying in Europe. Son of the late Howard and Ila Masters. Dearly loved husband of the late Maureen, loved brother, and brother-in-law of Janice and the late Robin Bell, Lynley and the late Brian McLeavey, Brian and Sylvia Somerville, treasured and precious uncle of Nicki, Rachel and Dave, Kristin and Bruce, Louise and Kelly, Simone and Eugene, Elisa and Paul, Victoria and Steve, Sarah-Kate and Steve, Raewyn and Jonathon, Joanne and Brent, Fiona and Ged, and loved grand-uncle of his great-nieces and nephews. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Lang Masters, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Memorial Service to celebrate Lang’s life will be held in the Sumner Surf Life Saving Club, 301 Main Road, Sumner, next Saturday, October 7, at 10.30am.

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