WORTH Russell John (ONZM, OStJ, FRCS, FRACS) – of Upper Hutt, – Passed away at Hutt Hospital , on the 3rd December 2023. Aged 85 years.

Dearly loved husband of Beryl.

A loved and loving father of Michael, Andrew, Stephen, father-in-law of Wendy, Susan and Caroline, and grandfather of William, Hannah, AJ and Rachael.

Neurosurgeon Wellington Hospital 1969-1996, Co-founder of the Life Flight Trust.

In lieu of flowers donations to Life Flight New Zealand would be appreciated and may be made online at: www.lifeflight.org.nz

Messages to the Worth family may be left here in Russell’s tribute book or posted c/- PO Box 44-176, Lower Hutt.

A private family cremation has taken place. A memorial service to celebrate Russell’s life will be held early next year.