JONES Noel Alfred (Noel) QSM — Passed away peacefully at Whakatane on 30 December 2025, aged 88. Treasured husband of Janice for 58 years. Much loved father and father in-law of Philip and Katrina, Natalie and Simon, Evan and Natalie, and Bronwyn and Tony. Fun and inspiring Grandad of Sydney, Daniel, Robbie, Joshua, Jessica, Sasha, Logan, Ritchie and Samuel. Great grandfather of Kupai, Hilary and Tumanako. A celebration of Noel's life will be held on Thursday 8th January at 1pm at the Whakatane Baptist Church, 67 Keepa Road, Whakatane. Communications to the Jones Family, C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane, 3159 or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz.