On 29th October 2025; in his 96th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Hazel (nee Burrell). Loved father of Jill and Rod Craw, and Jocelyn Beaton. Treasured Grandad of Natasha and Dwayne, Kate and Charlie, David and Olivia, Tamara and Marcus, and Jesi. Special Great-Grandad of Darcy and Toby Heayns, Harriet, Fletcher (deceased) and Esther Saxton. Brother of Joyce Patton (deceased) and Dorothy Finnie. A service to celebrate Donald's life will be held in the James Hill Chapel, 97 Tuhikaramea Road, Dinsdale, on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 10.30am.

Published by Waikato Times on Nov. 1, 2025.