On November 19, 2024, after a brave fight, at home with his family, aged 69 years. Much loved husband of Viv, father of Mark, Ben, and Jenny, Grandpa to Floyd, Roma, and Nikau, and brother of Mike. Many thanks to his supportive colleagues at the Haematology Department in Christchurch Hospital, St George’s Hospital, and more recently from Nurse Maude, and his GP. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Nigel Patton, c/- P.O. Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations in Nigel’s honour would be appreciated and may be  made directly to the Malaghan Institute: donate.malaghan.org.nz . The funeral service to celebrate Nigel’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Wednesday, November 27, at 10.00am, followed by a private cremation.