On July 27, 2024, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, aged 71 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Jane, dearly loved and adored father and father-in-law of Elliot and Holly, and Bryar, and a much loved member of the wider Clayton and Clarke families. Special thanks to the Nurse Maude Palliative team, the Holly Lea Care Centre staff, and Dr Annie Chen-Green for their support and care of Pat and his family. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Patrick Clayton, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Gillies McIndoe Research Institute would be appreciated, and may be made online at gmri.org.nz/donate.  A service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Saturday, August 3, at 10.00am, followed by private interment.