On May 2, 2024, peacefully at Essie Summers, in his 84^th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Elizabeth, for 57 years, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Miranda and Mark, Nick and Kristina, Greg and Jacqueline, devoted grandfather of Alex and Grace; Felix and Lucy. Many thanks to the amazing staff of Essie Summers for their care shown to Ken and his family. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ken Aldous, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Canterbury Charity Hospital would be appreciated, and may be made online at: charityhospital.org.nz. The funeral service to celebrate Ken’s life will be held in St Paul’s Anglican Church, 1 Harewood Road, Papanui, on Friday May 10, at 3.00pm, private cremation thereafter.