In loving memory

John William 'Nod' Chaplin

Date of death November 9, 2025

Service Details

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Great Hall Chateau on the Park Double Tree189 Deans Avenue
Riccarton ChristchurchGet directions

Obituary

Passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, surrounded by family, at Nurse Maude Hospice. Much loved husband of Eve, treasured Dad of Amy, and Todd, father-in-law of Lance, and Ahly, cherished Poppy of Arabella, Jackson, and Hanu. Loved son of the late Connie and Cliff, and loved brother and brother-in-law of Paul and Kirsti, Roger and Toni, Julie, Jeff and Norma and Andrew. A friend to many.

An advocate for form and function

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made online to Nurse Maude Hospice, at nursemaude.org.nz, or St John, at stjohn.org.nz. Messages may be sent to the family c/- P O Box 41056, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023. A memorial service for John will be held at the Great Hall, Chateau on the Park Double Tree, 189 Deans Avenue, Riccarton, on Tuesday, November 18, at 2.00pm.

Guestbook

We will miss you Nod, .. look forward to catching up with you around the campfire on the flipside. Much Love Philly & Ree xx
Philly & Maree AgnewNovember 12, 2025
Hi JC I will miss you my very dear Architectural Friend You service to the profession will never go un-noticed ! We really came to know each other over the original NZIA Chatline and at our National Conferences Visited your Heathcote Offices and enjoyed a Heineken or two together your favourite TGIF end of the week refreshment. Whilst you the family you left behind as a Husband, Father and Grandfather are mourning your loss as we all are. There will be a new dawning for those you have prematurely left behind that will only ever remember the good times we had with you RIP John my dear friend and colleague your life here on earth is done
Terry DykesNovember 14, 2025
Dear Eve and family, Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Cherishing the memories of Saturday morning coffees and weekends away. Sending much love Eve. Mel xx
Melissa EvansNovember 18, 2025

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