Melvyn Ronald ‘Mel’ Davies

On March 23, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Shirley, and the late Anne, treasured father and father-in-law of Grant and Frances, Kim and Andrew, loved Grumps of his lucky grandchildren, much loved by all the other members of his family. Special thanks to the staff at Kevin Hickman Retirement Village and Christchurch Hospital for all the care given to Mel. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Melvyn Davies, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service for Mel will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Saturday, March 28, at 10.00am, followed by a private burial.