James SOMERVILLE Obituary

Musician, librarian, editor, linguist, adventurer, enthusiast, friend. Ross died in Wellington on 18 October 2025, aged 74. Loved brother of Helen & Allan, Marg & Allan, Bruce & Rose, and Alan & Ruth, exemplary uncle to Liz, Thomas, Laura; Rosanna, Daniel, Oliver, Max; Walter, Maddie, Nick; Merritt, Peter, Frances; great friend to Rachel Barrowman and many others. There will be a private cremation, and a tribute in memory of Ross is in the planning. Details regarding the memorial service will be updated on Ross's tributes at lychgate.co.nz/upcoming-funerals/ Messages to the family can also be sent c/- Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011.