Of Carterton. Passed away peacefully on 24 December 2025. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean, and cherished friend of Joan Loving father and father-in-law of Vicki (deceased) and Simon, Suzanne and Grant, Lynley and David, and Fiona and Mark. Loved grandfather of Nicholas and Helen, Bridie and Steve, Freya and Bert, Guy and Hamish. Loved great-grandfather of Eloise, Matilda, Juno, Frankie, Ari and Mabel Loved brother, uncle and friend to many In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the SPCA, donations may be left at the service or via
www.spca.nz/donate A private cremation will be held and a memorial service for John will be held in the Richmond Chapel, Richmond Road, Carterton on Saturday 7 March 2026 at 2.00pm. Messages to the Keene family c/- PO Box 185, Carterton or can be left on John's tribute page at
www.tributes.co.nz
Published by The Post on Dec. 27, 2025.