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John Gilbert REESE

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467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545

Christchurch, Canterbury

John REESE Obituary

23.2.1940 - 20.3.2026
Loved husband and best friend of Janet, for 63 years, loved father and father-in-law of Elizabeth, Patricia and Kevin, Michael and Amanda, loved Grandad of Megan, Robert, Sophie, and William, loved brother of Elizabeth, Daphne, Margaret, Jeanette, Alan, Peter, Gwennyth, Beverley, and Geoffrey, and their partners, and a loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late John Reese, PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service for John will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, March 26, at 2.00pm. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in John's obituary.
Published by The Press on Mar. 23, 2026.

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Travel 2 U Team

March 26, 2026

We were all do sad to hear of John's passing. We enjoyed his company on many Travel 2 U Tours around the world. Sending our love to you Janet and all the family. Love
Andrew, Michele, John Marie,Sharon Tim and Angela

Liv Clark

March 26, 2026

RIP John

Liv Clark

March 26, 2026

I am so sorry to hear of this news. I loved getting to know John at Summerset Avonhead, you were one of my biggest supporters on and off the netball court, at work and in my personal life. My love goes to your wonderful wife Janet and your family Rest Easy John

Mary and Ray

March 25, 2026

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories
Sending our condolences and love
Mary & Ray

Helen Moody

March 25, 2026

So sorry to hear this. We have played bowls with John and really enjoyed his company. Loved hearing the stories about Alexandrina and his time there. Our sincere condolences. Helen and Ray Moody

Neil & Judy McCracken

March 25, 2026

Dear Jan & families, Neil & I wish to pass on our deepest condolensces on the passing of your beloved John. We had the pleasure of sitting with & chatting with John recently at our Wrightson's Retirees luncheon. Such a gentleman & has been a priviledge to have know John for so long. Neil always looked up to him as a Mentor & friend dating back to our days in Feilding. Wishing you much comfort with all the wonderful memories you hold. Love Judy & Neil McCracken

Jim Poulter, Kaikoura

March 24, 2026

Worked under John in the Grain & Seed department of WrightsonNMA in Timaru. A good man and manager never forgotten. Rest In Peace

David Harrison Fernside

March 23, 2026

Jan and Family,
My most sincere condolences to you all.
I was privileged to work with John for many years at Wrightson Seeds. He was a man of integrity and fairness and I greatly valued my association with him at that time.

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Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545 Burnside, Christchurch 8053