Of Feilding. Peacefully at the Palmerston North Hospital on Thursday, 12 February 2026, aged 96 years. Cherished husband of the late Anne. Much loved Dad and father-in-law of David and Julie, Robert and Jacqui, Katherine and Alan. Loving Grandad of Rhys, Daniel, Sarah; Thomas, Fraser, Mitchell; Alex, Briar. Great-Grandad to Braxton and Hadley. A service for Brian will be held at William Cotton and Sons Chapel, 29 Beattie Street, Feilding, on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. At Brian's request, flowers respectfully declined. Messages to the James family, c/o 29 Beattie Street, Feilding 4702.

Published by Manawatu Standard on Feb. 13, 2026.