On October 15, 2025, peacefully, at Nurse Maude Hospice, surrounded by family, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Brenda, much loved father and father-in-law of Jason and Judith, Shane and Charisse, Megan and Scott, Corinne and Nick, loved Grandad of Caleb, Emma, Isabella, Daniel, Ashlee, Jasmine, Grace, Cooper, and Olive, loved by his favourite dog-child Max, and a loved brother, brother-in-law, and friend. Special thanks to Dr Whittaker of Piki Te Ora Health Centre, to the staff at Oncology (Christchurch Hospital), and the team at Nurse Maude Hospice. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late John Blackie, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of John’s life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, Christchurch, on Wednesday, October 22, at 10.30am.