Died peacefully surrounded by family on 4 December 2025 in Lower Hutt, aged 94 years. Much loved husband of Helen for 63 years. Treasured Dad to Marianne, Suzanne and Victoria (Vee). Father-in-law to Marty, Steve and Finn. Dearly loved Granddad to Alex, Genevieve and Ethan. Beloved uncle to the MacLachlan, Linton and Dryden clans. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held in Cornwall Manor, corner of Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt, on Thursday 11 December 2025, at 10.00am.