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William John Francis

Wednesday, 30 October 1946

Born:

Passed:

Friday, 19 June 2026

O’Brien William John Francis (OB)


Peacefully at home on Friday 19th June 2026.


Dearly loved husband and best friend of Helen.


Loved father and father-in-law of Daryl*, Clynton and Kirsten.Loved Pop of Emma, Tyler, and James.

Friend of Jackie.


A good friend to many.

Please find a link to the livestream below

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Deepest sympathy to you all

Reg and Linda Chamberlain

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Sending our condolences Helen & family.

Mark & Raissa Hewton

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Sorry we were not able to be with you today Helen. John’s service was a great tribute and lots of fun stories. Look forward to hearing more about it when we are home
Love from the Chamberlain family xxxxx

Bronnie Chamberlain

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Loss leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Nathalie Pahl

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I have some great memories of you Johnny
Sorry can’t be there today but our thoughts are with you Helen and family

David Stodart

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Such a sad time, thank you for the memories Johnny, would like express my condolences to Helen, he was a lucky man to have had you in his life, also to Clint and family, ride high my friend,
RIP

Mark Ramsay ( Rambo )

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Deepest sympathy to Helen, Clynton & family.
Sorry unable to be with you to celebrate John’s life.
A true character & Southland legend.
I feel privileged to have shared some of his life experiences
as there were a few.

With kindest regards Burton & Pip

Burton Long

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To Helen & Family.
My sincere condolences for your loss of John. Sorry I can't be there. But am thinking of you during this time.
Love

Jo Robinson

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Our love and thoughts are with you Helen, Clynton, and family. We have great memories off Johnny back in the day. He is at peace now

George and Robyn Leaman

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Sending all my love to Helen , Clinton & family.
John was always so practical and down to earth, loving life and living to the full. from his love of sand shoe and the farms over the years. More recently his cartoons and book. (looking after the two old buggers as yah did with Helen)
Wishing safe travels on your new journey OB.

Helen Joy McElhannan ( Mccord)

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Helen and Clinton our deepest sympathy to you both. Hold on to all the good times and your memories will be with you forever.

Patricia & Peter Steenson

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Sorry for your loss Helen.

Gordon Potter

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Helen and family, Sorry to hear of Johnny's passing.
Our condolences to you all.

Pete and Christine Egerton

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Sorry to hear of your loss Helen. Great memories of john

John McDonagh

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Johnny you were an absolute legend to me. I still remember you training me to be a cowboy when I was 5 yrs old! The world will be less fun now that you are not around. RIP old friend

Wayne Christie

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Another legend gone. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family Helen.

David Christie and family.

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So many happy memories, often with Dad and J O’B MIA. Johnny was the only real cowboy I ever knew, I used to love watching him at the Rodeo. Sending love to you both Helen and Clynton xx

Sheryl Williams (nee Christie)

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My condolences to you Helen and Clinton. I will always remember the kindness of uncle John when I was young with Blacky the horse and the memories. Thinking of you both.

Donna Clements

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Condolences to you Helen and Clinton I have many great memories of John from school days through.

Glenys Anderson

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To Helen's @family,Thinking of you all ,in sad loss of John . He fighted, to the end. RIP John.

Valerie Calvert - Invercargill

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Our thoughts and sympathies are with you Helen and Clinton, memories are forever. Big hugs to you both.

Derek and Eleanor Cook

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Some great memories had with OB and his family and the wild west lillburn valley rip

John Squires Broughton

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Thoughts and sympathies go out to you Helen, not an easy time for you and your family.
Memories are just so special.

John and Judy Buchanan, Mosgiel

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Deepest condolences to you Helen and Clinton
at this sad time.
Lots of fun memories of
Uncle John will live on.
Love n hugs x❤️💐

Yvonne Hogan

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Deepest sympathy my thoughts and love are with you all

Doreen Sinclair

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To Helen and family ,
You are very much in our thoughts and we send our deepest and sincere condolences . May the many happy memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Take care all,💐
With Kindest Regards,

Marilyn and Peter McKenzie

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RIP uncle John, you will always be remembered fondly x

Helen Hammond

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