On Monday, March 27, 2023, at Merivale Retirement Village, with his family by his side, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Leonie, much loved father and father-in-law of David (deceased), Catherine and Richard, Jeremy and Caron, and Annabel and Sam, and adored grandfather of Tom, Harry, Lucille, and Freddy. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late John Verity, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service for John will be held in All Souls Anglican Church, 30 Church Lane, Merivale, on Monday, April 3, at 2.00pm.