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John Grayson KC ROWAN

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Cleveland Funeral Home

179 Ingestre St

Wanganui , Manawatu-Wanganui

John ROWAN Obituary

ROWAN. John Grayson KC. (of Whanganui), on 15 August 2025 in Wellington, aged 81 years. Darling husband and best friend of Mary. Precious Dad, Father- in-law and Dada to Jane, Dave, Greta, Zoe and Isla Rowan-Paul (Melbourne), Sara, Matt, Patrick and Hannah Jones (Wellington), Bridget, Craig, Sienna, Amelie and Harrison Child (Wellington), Andrew, Carly, Sophie, Holly, Daniel and Isla Rowan (Alice Springs). Loved brother of Nigel (Hamilton) and Elizabeth Hawkins (Nelson). A service to honour John's life will be held in Christ Church Anglican Church, 243 Wicksteed Street, Whanganui on Friday 22nd August at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Alzheimer's Whanganui https: //alzheimers.org.nz/ get-involved/ All messages to Mary and the Family C/o Rowan family, P O Box 7102, Whanganui.



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Published by Whanganui Chronicle on Aug. 18, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
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Lyn Lumsden

August 24, 2025

My sincere condolences to you Mary and the family. Rest in peace John

Rod Newport

August 24, 2025

Dear Mary & family, so sad to hear about the passing of a great man whom I had the pleasure of his company when working as a Police Officer and then as a registrar at the local court. R.I.P. John

Mary Morgan

August 22, 2025

Dear Mary & Family,thinking of you all & praying that you are aware of Gods Presence especially as you celebrate John's life today. God bless you all.
Mary Morgan

Lois Cosgrove - (Hamilton)

August 22, 2025

So saddened to read of John's demise. Des and I are grateful that we had the opportunity to visit John and Mary several years ago whilst we were in Wanganui for a few days. Rest in peace John.
Love and hugs to Mary
Lois and Des Cosgrove
Hamilton

Des Cosgrove

August 20, 2025

My condolences to Mary and the family of John who I met in early 1968 when forming River City Jaycee I am 92 years old now but still remember how very helpful he was that I asked him to be its first President which he undertook admirably.

Gavin Marriott

August 19, 2025

The passing of man dedicated to fairness and the love of God. Thanks for all your help to our family. Messages from all of us in the Mackenzie Country.

Patricia McKenzie

August 19, 2025

We remember John Mary ,and your family with prayers, love and sympathy from our time in Selwyn Crescent Whanganui as your neighbours and friends. Many fond memories of our families growing up. Rest in peace, John
Patricia McKenzie and our family from No.10

Terry Lobb

August 19, 2025

My thoughts are with you Mary and family in the passing of John. He was well respected. RIP John.

Kind Regards
Terry Lobb

Christine Maaka (nee Wilson)

August 18, 2025

Condolences to Mary and family. R.I.P John. Thanks for all the help given a few years back. In God's loving arms.

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