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John Michael ACHESON

John ACHESON Obituary

On 16 August 2025, at Village at the Park, aged 91 years. Loved father of Fiona, Toby, Ben, and Luisa, and father-in-law of Paul, Esther and Sarah. Much loved grandfather of Ella, Anahera, Harvey, Zeme, Issy and Nico. Loved brother Robert (dec), Betty (dec) and Anne. Messages and Tributes can be posted to PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie 6241 or placed in John's tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz
In lieu of flowers, donations to 'Native Trees that Count' - https://treesthatcount.co.nz/donate would be appreciated. John's life will be celebrated at the Whenua Tapu Crematorium Chapel, Airlie Road, Pukerua Bay, on Friday 22nd August 2025 at 1.00pm.


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Published by The Post on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Jenny Dean (née Andrews)

Yesterday

Fiona, Ben, Toby, Luisa and family
Unfortunately I am unable to be there with you all to celebrate Uncle John´s life.
I will always remember him as a very intelligent man who lived simply and without fuss or material clutter.
What a wonderful legacy that is to leave behind
I admired Uncle John´s resolve to finish the book he spent many years writing and also the family tree he put together and which we are fortunate to have a copy of.
My Mum shared a special bond with her baby brother and enjoyed the times they spent together especially in the latter years before she became unwell.
My heartfelt thoughts will be with you today as you remember the good times and celebrate the special man your Father was. I know he will be missed by all who knew him...
All my love
Jenny
(First cousin...Acheson side))

Sandra Addison

August 21, 2025

Sending you all my condolences and hugs today. Thanks for the memories John and spending time with my kids,Monique and Caitlin Addison.

Mae

August 21, 2025

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Chris Ryan

August 20, 2025

Hello Fiona, Ben, Toby and Luisa. I first met John and you all in Aitutaki in 1971, walking in the shallows of the huge lagoon there. That was the beginning of many encounters, often in the outdoors. There was the Heaphy Track, the Mt Robert Circuit, and once, by chance and very memorably, when I was walking the Abel Tasman and you sailed your trimaran into Torrent Bay. A G & T on the ocean! What fun! That's how I remember John best I think - in the outdoors. My condolences to you all. Rest in peace John.

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