On Friday the 12^th May 2017 suddenly at Tauranga Hospital in his 81^st year. Dearly loved husband for 58 years of Janice. Cherished, loved and fabulous father of Carolyn and Michael, Miranda and Evan, Susan and Ashley. Cherished and adored Grandad of Jessy, Brooke, Ricky and Jonathan, Matthew, James and Kimberley. A funeral service for Tom will be held in the chapel of Willetts Funeral Services Ltd, 21 King Street, Whakatane on Monday the 15^th May at 2pm followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations in Tom's Memory would be appreciated to the Westpac Trust Rescue Helicopter PO Box 9308 Hamilton or may be left at the service. Messages to The Clayton family C/- PO Box 2070, Whakatane.