On May 8, 2025, passed peacefully at home, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Francie, much loved Dad of Kerry, Belinda, and Meghan and Carl, loved Grandad of Charlotte, Amelia, Mikayla, and Lilly. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Margaret and John Fairbrother, Kim and David Waterman, Terry and Marie Stock, and Julie Stock.   Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ron Shannon, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.  A celebration of Ron’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, May 16, at 10.00am, followed by interment in St Paul’s Anglican Churchyard, West Melton.