On July 22, 2022, peacefully at Summerset on Cavendish, aged 85 years.  Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Maria.  Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Cathy, Paul and Tania, Sean and Jana, Terry and Char, Bryan and Anna, and Mandy and Sam.  Adored Pop of Lola, Vivi, Matthew, Emma, Alanna, Liam, Aimon, Lily, Bree, and Kait.  Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Robert Brooks, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.  A Service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held in the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, Wilkinsons Road, Harewood, on Tuesday, July 26, at 2.30pm.