John PENDERGAST

JOHN ANTHONY PENDERGAST John Anthony Pendergast, age 61, died peacefully on Monday, October 1 in Tauranga, New Zealand. He was born in Hamilton, Ontario to Jack and Marie Pendergast on January 5, 1957. He was the third eldest of five children who was raised in Hamilton, Ontario until the family moved to Georgetown for high school. John graduated from The University of Western Ontario in 1979. John's post graduate world travels led him to New Zealand where he fell in love with the country, married and raised six children. He had a successful career in Real Estate and Property Development. John will be forever remembered for his sense of humour, spirit of adventure, deep ties to Canada but mostly for his eternal love of family. John is survived by his sons, Edward (Sasha), William (Casey), Oliver and daughters Lilly, Rose and Bonnie. He is also survived by sisters Anne and Mary (Steve) and brothers Paul and Brian (Eleanor). John was blessed to see the arrival of his first grandchild Anna Elizabeth Pendergast. He will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews around the world. His "Cannonisms" will be truly missed. Special thanks to John's partner Jennifer and past wives Susan and Melanie for their care and devotion. Funeral service will be held at St. Thomas More Church on October 8th in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.