Passed away at Summerset at Avonhead, on November 15, 2024, aged 88 years. Loved husband of Anne, father of Peter (deceased), and Nicola, Poppa Jay of Chloe and Olivia. Stepfather of Andrew and Wendy, Hamish, Megan and Craig, and Poppa Jay of Zoe and Angus; Sam; Josh, Charlie, Ryan, and Blake. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Julian Thorpe, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to MS and Parkinson’s Canterbury may be made online at mspc.org.nz or to account 02-1257-0062965-000. The memorial service to celebrate Jay’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, November 29, at 2.00pm.