Passed away peacefully on Sunday 7th May 2017 at Tauranga Hospital. Much loved Father & Father in-law of Tania & Andrew, Melissa & Darrin, Catrina & George. Dearly loved Grandfather & Great-Grandfather (Pops) to Jenna, Jesse, Dylan, Rochelle, Kiriana, Hope & Dakota, Aaliyah, Leilani, Ariana, Alexis, Olivia & Sarah. 'No longer in our lives to share, but in our hearts you'll always be there”. A service for Richard will be held at Hillsdene Chapel, 143 13^th Ave, Tauranga on Wednesday 10^th May at 11.30am, thereafter private cremation. Messages to the Buddle family C/-PO Box 650, Tauranga 3140.