John RAFFERTY Obituary

On May 6, 2025 peacefully in Masterton aged 73 years. Cherished husband of Sandy. Much loved father and father-in-law of Margaret and Mark, Kevin, and Kirston. Loved G Dad and Great G Dad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved brother of Tommy and Judy, Annette, and Margaret. Messages C/- PO Box 460, Masterton. Donations to the Wairarapa Search and Rescue would be appreciated and can be made here https://www.landsar.org.nz/donate-to-land-search-and-rescue/ A private family service has been held to farewell John.

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Published by Wairarapa Times Age on May 15, 2025.

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for John RAFFERTY

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Beryl Tait

May 31, 2025

John. sad to here of your passing. I remember you well as a shunter/ staff instructor in Christchurch. You came up to Picton to certify staff in our rules and regs. You were a fair man in that department. if we didn't have the answer quite right you would still pass.
Eric Tait
ex number taker / shunter
N. Z. R
picton

Margaret Powell

May 20, 2025

Dad
You were always my rock, my go to person. We will miss you greatly. You never prepared us, to live without you. Love you Gdad

Margaret, Mark, Cameron, Jordon, Dylen, Crystal, Hayley & Jess xx

Peter

May 18, 2025

I worked with John in the training department of KiwiRail. John was a well respected trainer and a really decent bloke to work with. Full of knowledge and willing to share that knowledge. A very sad end for a good man.

Siné

May 18, 2025

You were a great guy John, I'll miss seeing you up the driveway and having a chat while giving Bella cuddles. Love to Sandy and family

David

May 16, 2025

A real shock to here of John´s passing
A railwayman that had a strong career built around little fuss
RIP David

Graeme Smart

May 15, 2025

Sadden by Johns passing. a lot of great memories from our Railway training days in Christchurch RIP...... Graeme

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