On September 1, 2025, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, following a short battle with lung disease, aged 88 years. Much loved husband of the late Margaret, and recent partner of Iris. Loved father and father-in-law of Rob and Liz, Kamala and Tim, Colin and Stephanie, treasured grandfather of Dianne, Sam, and Isobel (deceased); Max, and Louis; Oliver, Theo, and Dominic, great-grandfather of Robyn. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Alan (deceased) and Margaret, Margaret (deceased) and Ted. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hinewai Reserve would be appreciated and may be made online at: hinewai.org.nz. The service to celebrate John’s life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Saturday, September 6, at 10.00am.