Ralph Gibson Woodward

(Reg. No. 10575) On Friday, May 16, 2025, peacefully at Essie Summers, in his 100^th year. Beloved husband and soulmate of Adrianne, much loved father and father-in-law of Vicki and Philip, David and Jan, and Andrew, dearly loved Grandad of Nicholas and Sam, Melissa and Jason, and Jonathon and Kirsten; Lucinda, Jackie and Jamie, and Angela and Stephen; and Great-Grandad of nine of his great grandchildren. Honorary uncle and special friend of Jenny, loved father-in-law of Sally. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ralph Woodward, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Governors Bay Jetty would be appreciated, and may be made online at savethejetty.org. A celebration of Ralph’s life will be held at Living Springs Conference Centre, 218 Bamfords Road, Allandale, on Monday, May 26, at 2.00pm. Please carpool where possible. Extra parking and buses will be available. A private cremation has been held.