Obituaries

Michael Vincent POFF
(formerly of Rakaia Gorge): On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, passed away peacefully at Cashmere View, aged 98 years. Loved husband of the late Patricia Anne, much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Jeremy, Donna, Jonathan, Virginia, Graham, Matthew, and Jocasta. Beloved grandfather of Finlay, Sylvia, Elliot, Innis-Rose, and the late Fraser. The last departed child of Michael and Hannah. Many thanks to the staff at Essie Summers and Cashmere View for their care and compassion to Michael. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Michael Poff, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Arthritis New Zealand or Blind Low Vision NZ, would be appreciated and may be made at arthritis.org.nz, or blindlowvision.org.nz. The funeral service for Michael will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Monday, October 7 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.