On November 18, 2025, peacefully in his sleep, at home, aged 74 years. Treasured husband and best friend of Meg (Margaret) Upjohn.  Dearly loved father, father-in-law, and Grandpa, of Tane; Erin, Kevin, and Aurora; Alexander; and also a loved brother of Jo, Jenny, Brem, and Rod. Rick will be missed by his extended family, friends, and his former colleagues. Messages may be sent to UpjohnBeatsonFamily@gmail.com, or posted to: The family of the late Rick Beatson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.  No flowers please, however donations in memory of Rick can be made to Cancer Research Trust New Zealand, online at cancerresearchtrustnz.org.nz. A celebration of Rick’s life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, November 24 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.