On 30 August 2016 peacefully at Sprott House, Karori; aged 87 years.

Dearly loved husband of Elva (dec) and most dearly loved dad of Peter and Annette; and Sharon. Beloved Grandpa of Marcella, Travers, Ariana, Joshua and Melissa.

'Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.'

Messages to 'the Blackwood family' may be posted c/- PO Box 7123 Wellington 6242 or left here on Ron's tribute page.

A service of celebration of Ron's life will be held at Karori Baptist Church 161-163 Karori Road on Friday 2 September 2016 at 11am.Thereafter interment at Whenua Tapu Cemetery.

Newtown - Karori - Wellington

Service Information: Date: Time: Location: 2/09/2016 11:00 a.m. Karori Baptist Church 161-163 Karori Road Karori Wellington