On Saturday, June 14, 2025, peacefully, aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of Judith for 69 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Wendy and David, Marise and Leanne, Robyn and Pete, loving Pop and Great-Pop of Jonathon and Hannah, Simon and Emma, Tim and Mikaila, Matt and Erica, Lucy and Matt, Ted, Odette, Rosie, Olive, and Archer. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Lester Wason, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Special thanks to the staff at The Bellevue for their care. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John would be appreciated, and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz. The funeral service for Lester will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, June 19, at 10.00am.