On September 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, aged 87 years. Loved husband of the late Alice, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Jeff and Trace, Debbie and Denny, Aaron and Andrea, adored Grandad of Cara, Josh, Luke, Steffi; Shannon, Katelyn, Kurt; Jaxon, Tayla, and Morgan; Great-Grandad of Mackenzie, Montana, and Addison. A special thanks to Lady Wigram Retirement Village who looked after Mervyn. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Mervyn Whittaker, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Mervyn’s life will be held in the Halswell Rugby League Club Rooms, Halswell Domain, on Wednesday, September 25 at 2.00pm, private cremation will follow.