On July 22, 2023, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Helen for 57 years, cherished dad of Nigel, and Leanne. A loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend of many. Special thanks to the caring staff at the Leeston Medical Centre, St John Ambulance and the Coronary Care Unit at Christchurch Hospital. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ian Thomas, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made online at give.stjohn.org.nz. The Funeral Service for Minty will be held in the Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall, 164 Harts Road, Leeston, on Friday, July 28, at 1:30pm, interment thereafter at the Ellesmere Public Cemetery.