John BLAKELEY Obituary

BLAKELEY,
John Austin (Blake):
Of Blakeley's Of Kaiapoi. On August 7, 2019, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Valmai, loved and loving father and father-in-law of Grant, Suzanne and Andy, and Christine and Dave. Loved and treasured grandad of Abby, Josh, Lauren and Taylah, loved brother and brother-in-law of Ross (deceased) and Joy, and a loved uncle to his nieces. Our sincere appreciation to Christine and John Rhind's, Rev Rob Thomson, St John, and the Police. Messages may be sent to the Blakeley Family, c/- PO Box 263, Kaiapoi 7644. At John's express wish, a private family service has been held.

Published by The Press on Aug. 14, 2019.

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Please accept our deepest sympathy in your sad loss of John
Mary & Ross Wills

August 15, 2019

We were saddened to learn of the passing of John. One of nature's gentlemen.
Kaiapoi has lost an icon.
Deepest sympathy to all the family
Karl and Maureen Braun

August 15, 2019

Suzanne,my heart sank when I read your Dad,s death notice.John was such a debonair gentleman with exquisite handwritting and a smile for everyone.He leaves a big hole in the town of Kaiapoi.My thoughts are with you and your family.
Julie McFadden

August 15, 2019

To Val and family, thinking of you all at this sad time and all the happy memories over the years that were had with John. Tim Steve and Andy.

August 14, 2019

Grant and family
As naturally as leaves on a tree
So will your memories of your father be

Sincere sympathy to you all
Regards Shirley Hobson & Jesse Kinzett

Ex KVTS

August 14, 2019

Val and Family so sorry to read of Johns passing

Russ Ayers

August 14, 2019

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