Peacefully at home, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from cancer, at the age of 83 well lived years. Much loved husband of Margaret, and proud and special Dad of Simon and Alta, and Duncan and Rebecca. Special Grandad of Tristan, Emma, Charlotte, Reed, and Graham. Will be greatly missed by his loyal dog Louis. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Tony Lavery, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Flowers respectfully declined. A memorial service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held in our Oaklands Chapel, corner of Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Saturday, March 29, at 2.00pm.