Died: 3rd April 2025

Service: 12th April 2025

Peacefully on April 3,2025 at Resthaven Village, Gore.

Much loved father and best friend of Mathew (Ralph) and Laura, adored Pop of Ethan, and Antony, a dear friend of Shirley.

Loved son of Andrew* and Mandy*.

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Robert* and Ailex*, Jim* and Elizabeth, Blanche and Russell* Elliott, and Fred* Shanks, Andrew* and Lorena*, Gordon* and Valerie*, Jack and Mary, friend of Lynette, and a loved uncle of his nieces and nephews.

(*denotes deceased).

Messages to 48 Broughton Street, Gore 9710.

At John’s request a private cremation has been held.

A gathering to share memories will be held on April 12, 2025 at the Mataura RSA, 49 River Street, Mataura at midday.