On 13 December 2025, Merv passed away peacefully at Tauranga Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 65 years. Treasured father and father-in-law of Ian and Tina; Eric and Heather; Brian and Tina. Loved grandad to his 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. At Merv's request, a private family farewell is to be held, and followed by a Memorial Gathering in the New Year.
Tributes for Merv's family may be left at
www.legacyfunerals.co.nz/s/griffin Communications to the Merv Griffin Family, c/- Legacy Funerals, PO Box 3136, Tauranga 3142.

Published by Waikato Times on Dec. 16, 2025.