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.