On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, peacefully at home, surrounded by family and love, aged 75 years. Loved husband and devoted friend of Candace, loved son of Gwynneth, and the late Duncan, loved Dad and father-in-law of Anna and Mike, Nick and Hollie, Simon and Catherine, loved brother and brother-in-law of Jo and the late Chris, Alistair and Carolina, and their families, respected friend and former husband of Chris (Crickle). Loved bonus father to Chas and Jenn, Holly, Nathan and Sharna.  Adored Mickle of Pippa, Eliza, Genevieve, Jack, Molly, Lily, Oscar, Freddie, Imogen, Cale, Cooper, Luke, Izzy, Oliver, and Morgan, loved friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Michael Scott, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Our thanks to Dr David Gibbs, Dr Donald Palmer, and to the staff of Ward 19 at Christchurch Hospital, the staff at St George’s Cancer Centre, and at Nurse Maude, for their care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society or to Waitaki Valley Health Trust would be appreciated, and may be made online at cancer.org.nz or to bank account 06-0941-0190221-01. The farewell celebration for Michael will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, May 11, at 2.00pm.

Due to roadworks, Wairakei Road is one-way between Breens Road and Roydvale Avenue, making access to Westpark available to west bound traffic only. Please allow extra travel time.