Passed away peacefully on Friday, 13 February 2026, aged 88 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Alistair and Sarah. Much loved Koro of Noah and Bianca. A funeral service for Noel will be held at Woolertons Funeral Home Chapel, 8F Railside Place, Hamilton, on Wednesday, 18 February at 10.30am. Correspondence to the Ellesmere family, c/- PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240.