Retired Timaru eye specialist shares fond memories of his cousin, Stephen HawkingDOUG FIELD/STUFF Michael Mair remembers Stephen HawkingRetired Timaru eye specialist Michael Mair will forever treasure the time he spent with his second cousin, Stephen Hawking. SUPPLIED Timaru couple Solome and Michael Mair with Stephen Hawking. READ MORE:* Stephen Hawking's ashes to be placed in Westminster Abbey* One of science's brightest stars Stephen Hawking dies aged 76* Timaru eye specialist retires"The fact Stephen persisted in spite of everything was a great reassurance." DOUG FIELD/STUFF Solome and Michael Mair holding a photo of them visiting Michael's cousin Stephen Hawking. DOUG FIELD/STUFF Solome and Michael Mair look through Michael's favourite book by his cousin Stephen Hawking.

Source: Stuff March 23, 2018 05:48 UTC