Passed away peacefully at home on 23 September 2024, surrounded by family. A deeply dedicated and much-loved husband, dad, granddad and brother; he will be dearly missed by wife Leslie, children Emma, Jason and Richard, and grandchildren Amelia, Grace and Hugo. John lived a life of service, devotion and adventure, touching many lives and leaving a bright legacy. A service to celebrate John's life will be held at Holy Trinity Church, 20 Church Street, Devonport, Auckland, on Tuesday 1 October 2024 at 2.00pm, with viewing available from 1.15pm. All are welcome. The service will be livestreamed (contact Forrest Funeral Services, Browns Bay for access) and followed by light refreshments. A private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ.

Published by The Post from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2024.