On August 29, 2025, suddenly and unexpectedly, at home, aged 86 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Carol, and the late Karen, loved stepfather of Paula, loved Grandad of Richard, Michael, Sara, Anthony, Ashleigh, and Callum, and a Great-Grandad of his seven great-grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late John Day, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service for John will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, September 8, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.