Manson
John Andrew
Thursday, 17 June 1948
Born:
Passed:
Saturday, 4 July 2026
John passed away peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by his family, in the loving care of the staff at Clare House, Invercargill. John was the loved husband of Lynley, and adored father of Paul*, Andrew* and Rachael. Treasured son of Ernest* and Caroline* Manson, and cherished brother of Stuart*, Barrie*, and Carol-Ann. Loved son-in-law of Mick* and Chris* Callahan, and beloved brother-in-law, uncle, and great-uncle to the Manson and Callahan families.
A private cremation and celebration of John’s life has been held in Invercargill. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the wonderful staff at Clare House, Wyndham Community Rest Home and MonArc Health for the amazing care they provided to John.
Messages can be sent care of Distinct Funerals, 69 Bond Street, Invercargill 9810, or left on John's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
(*denotes deceased)
Please find a link to the livestream below
So sorry to hear this Mrs Manson. Sending love and prayers to yourself and Rachael at this time. Reunited with his boys. Thinking of you all.
Laura Wilson
Hi Lynley and Rachael. Very sorry to hear of John's recent passing. We had a very good time together working at Dalgety's. Lots of conversations regarding rugby and cricket, they were very enjoyable. Those were the days, I will never forget them.
Regards
Peter Howley
Carolann and Family,
Sad to read of John's passing. The Quested and Manson families both had a lot of respect for each other back years ago living in Palmerston, and the memories still continue to this day.
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Neville Quested and Family, Falcon Street, Palmerston.
Dear Lynley and Rachael,
I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing. My love and thoughts are with both of you during this difficult time.
Chris McKenzie
To Lynley and family so sorry to hear of John’s passing our thoughts are with you all.
Colleen and Roger Wheeler
Deepest sympathy, Lynley Rachael, on your loss of John.
We know he had been unwell for a long time, and now he can rest easy.
Janette and George Buckingham and family
Janette Buckingham
Lynley and Rachael our thoughts and friendship are with you at this time of sorrow. We had a smile at that lovely picture of John. That's the Johnny we will remember. Deepest sympathy.
Rose & Peter Watt
Dear Lynley & Family. We send you our love and deepest sympathy. We are both saddened to hear of John’s passing.
Grant & Jan Cousins
Lynley and Rachael,
Our deepest sympathies to you both. We were very sorry to read of John's passing.
Our family have very fond memories of the Manson family during your time at Woodlands.
Eoin and Jayne McKenzie
So sorry to hear of John's passing. Fond memories of John by all staff of Wyndham resthome.
Corrina Mclean
So sorry to hear of John's passing - thoughts with you all at this time
Annette Sinclair
Lynley and the family, our sincere sympathy on the loss of John, he is now at rest. We always enjoyed John's commentaries when Daniel was playing rugby. He seemed to get plenty of mentions from John, could have been his blonde hair that made him stand out but I think it was that he had played for Waitaki Boys that John enjoyed, he always gave Waitaki a boost. Love to you all. Penny and Neville
Penny Jennings
Please accept our sincere condolences on the death of John. A supportive and hardworking member of Woodlands School and the community. May your fond memories of John support you now and into the future.
Keith and Carol McKenzie
So sorry to hear of John's passing he was a good friend to many from Ian Glennis Jason Sarah Andrew and all the King Family
King Family
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