John Cedric IRWIN

Just seen this notice. John was a great mentor to me and guided me and Jenny through a tough time in our life. I had the utmost respect for this man. We continued to keep in touch after I left the AMP and Pauline and John visited us in Tauranga. I still quote him today - "you never drive down the road looking in the rear view mirror". A lovely man and great leader of people!

Sorry to hear off the passing of my original boss JCI who employed me straight out of Viard college back in 1978 and this act of his kindness gave me a good career in Insurance for a good 25 years. He was a good leader who cared and always a gentleman. Sorry that I am year late in hearing this but he had a full life. I can always remember Plan your work and work your Plan which is something that John did do. Please pass my belated wishes on to his family especially Peter. I can even remember...

I have only just heard of John's death. John and Pauline were dear friends who picked me up when I arrived in Wellington, knowing no one and quite alone. ( I remember well seeing him for the first time in the ante room of the AMP Board room as we waited to be summoned to account for ourselves!) Over the next few years they became friends of my family and he and I worked together. After we left Wellington we remained in contact and were able to meet and catch up from time to time. When in...

John was an outstanding leader as Past President of Wellington Rotary and a wonderful friend and support to many people from all walks of life.He was unselfish and always had time to help others in need. John will be greatly missed and the world is poorer for his passing. Love and thoughts to all of John's extended family. Peter and Sue McLaren

Dear Irwin family, My love and thoughts are with you at this time when we are all grieving this great loss. My words cannot sum up all of JCI´s strengths of character, however I will remember the fun and spark of energy that he brought to any occasion. All my love, Kristen

My condolences to the whole Irwin family. Mr Irwin (John) made a life long impression on me as a teenager. His intellect, wit and very clear position on 'standards and behaviour' have stayed with me always. He was a successful businessman, committed to the community, an ardent National Party supporter and most of all a loving family man. He will be greatly missed.

21 years ago today as MC at our wedding, John raised his glass to Andrew and I. It feels very fitting that we shall do the same for him and Pauline tonight. Go well my birthday buddy Charlotte and Andrew McGrath.

My condolences to the Irwin Family. John was a great guy very warm and always interested in other people and their lives. I was very moved by the love and kindness he showed to Pauline. Jan Renwick

I was deeply saddened to hear of John´s passing. He was a man of great kindness and charisma. His and Pauline´s hospitality was experienced by a multitude of friends and his pride in and love of his family were always on open display. John´s presence in all these lives will be deeply be missed. Vale John.