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John MCGRATH Obituary
John Joseph: KNZM QC
Peacefully at Wellington Hospital on 19 October 2018, aged 73. Dearly loved husband of Chris. Much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Lucy & Dougal, Tom & Göknil. Devoted and loved grandfather of Alexandra and Claudia; Ayla and Ozan. Loved brother of Caroline, Helen (dec'd.) and Gordon. Messages may be sent to the family c/- 306 Willis Street, Wellington 6011. No flowers by request but donations to Wellington Free Ambulance, PO Box 601, Wellington or via www.wfa.org.nz would be appreciated. Donations may also be left at the service. A service will be held at Old St Paul's, Mulgrave St, Wellington, at 2.00pm, on Wednesday 24 October 2018, followed by private cremation.
Lychgate Funerals
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www.lychgate.co.nz
Memories and Condolences
for John MCGRATH
16 Entries
David Henry
October 29, 2018
Belated condolences to the McGrath family. John was Solicitor-General for most of the time I was Commissioner of Inland Revenue and I felt privileged to have his advice on a range of difficult issues. Competence and kindness sums up my memories of him. I am sorry that I was unable to attend his memorial service.
David Henry
John Pohl
October 27, 2018
It was very saddening and surprising to learn of John's death today,having studied with him in the 1960s and being in partnership in the 1970s, as well as continuing to have a working relationship when he was solicitor-general. He was a lovely man and my heart goes out to his family.
Tom Farrar
October 27, 2018
I was very saddened to learn of John's death. In the 1980s when I was on the Medical Council of NZ, he was the Legal Assessor and made a tremendous contribution to modernizing its legal functions.
Fran Richardson
October 26, 2018
Dear Caroline, heartfelt thoughts to you and your family on the death of your brother John. Siblings are so much part of our lives over time. When they us leave us the gap is big when they are no longer there.
With love
Fran
David Howden
October 24, 2018
Very sorry to hear about Sir John's death. He was always courteous to deal with and appear before and his early death is a loss to his family and the legal profession.
Nicola Peart
October 23, 2018
So sorry to hear of John's death, a wise and generous man who rightly commanded enormous respect. My sincere condolences to his family.
Lambton Square Pharmacy
October 23, 2018
We extend our condolences to John's family.
John was such a kind and considerate man, and it was our pleasure to be of some assistance to him. His courage over the last few years was an inspiration to us all. He will be missed.
October 23, 2018
So sad to hear of the passing of a true gentleman. Loved working for John when he was barrister back in the 80s and have such fond memories at the Top of the Terrace when I was part of the Concept team and we shared office space with John and worked for him. Condolences Chris to you and your family at this sad time. Alice Forster
Stephen Jacobi
October 23, 2018
My deepest sympathy to Sir John's family. While at the NZ High Commission in Ottawa I had the honour to accompany John during a visit to Canada when he was Solicitor-General - I learned a lot in a few short days!! Have always enjoyed meeting up with him again. A kind and brilliant man who will be greatly missed.
Diedre Irons
October 23, 2018
My deepest sympathy to you all. He was a gentle, loving and generous man and will be sorely missed.
Leo Hylton-Slater
October 23, 2018
Knew John amiably in passing at Vic Uni, (and Caroline and Helen). My condolences to all his family. He was as I happily recall him, indeed a true gentleman.
Graham Weir
October 22, 2018
A good man down. I knew John as a true gentleman. Sincere condolences to all the family.
Daisy Williams
October 22, 2018
My heart goes out to you and your family Chris. John's contribution was so valued but above all he was a lovely person.
Sherwyn Williams
October 22, 2018
I remember John as a kind and friendly man, and as an exceptional lawyer and judge. My sympathies to his family.
Andrew Geddis
October 21, 2018
So very, very sorry to hear this. John was not only a great judge but, more importantly, a wonderful man ... very generous with his time, praise and thoughts. My heartfelt wishes to all his family, especially Tom.
Kua hinga te totara i te wao nui a Tane.
Anne Berkery (nee Keogh)
October 20, 2018
With deepest sympathy
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