John passed away peacefully on April 13 2025, aged 92.

Treasured husband of Sylvia.
Loved Dad and father-in-law of Allan, Vicki and John.
Special Grandad of Jason and Michelle, Toni, Iain and Caitlin, Kieran (deceased), and Ryan.
Loved Pop of Jaxon, Max, Keira, Flynn, Harry, and Theodore.

Heartfelt thanks to Hospice Southland, the district nurses, and carers for their support in John’s later years.

A service to celebrate John's life will be held at Holy Trinity Church, King Street, on Thursday 17 April at 1.30pm. Messages may be sent to 20 Eden Crescent, Invercargill, or left on his tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz.