WATERS, Eric Ian (Rex):
Service No. 422445, F|O 9 Squadron RNZAF, 5 Group Bomber Command. Passed away peacefully on February 21, 2018, at Oakwoods Rest Home, aged 95 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary and the late Kath. Loved big brother of Patricia Smith. Dearly Loved father and father-in-law of Colin and Dianne Waters, Christine and Terry Wooster, Erica and Bill Lynch and Melanie and Robin Boyce. Cherished Grandfather of Jason, Brendon, Phillip, Damian, Ryan, Justyn, Daniel, Monique, and Zara. Great-grandfather of Jett.
"There is no need for tears,
I am at peace
My soul is at rest
There is no pain, I suffer not,
For with your love I was so blessed".
A private family service to remember Rex's life has been held.

Published by Nelson Mail on Feb. 28, 2018.