Of Feilding (formerly of Foxton Beach). On 30 January 2026, peacefully after a short illness, aged 86 years. Much loved husband for 62 years of Joan. Loved father and father-in-law of Geof and Colleen, Darren and Char, Michael and Tina, Russell and Michelle, Gillian and Phil. Loved Grandad to 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. For those wishing to visit, Jim will be at 30a Avenue Road, Foxton, until Tuesday morning. A service for Jim will be held at William Cotton & Sons Funeral Chapel, 29 Beattie Street, Feilding, tomorrow Tuesday, 3 February 2026, at 11am followed by interment at the Feilding Cemetery. For those unable to attend, the service will be live streamed at
www.williamcotton.co.nz/tributes
Published by Manawatu Standard on Feb. 2, 2026.