John FAIRHALL

To Shirley, Richard and family,
John was always a very special person in my life. He assisted me purchasing my family home by buying my Citroen (without a trade-in)back in 1973-4. This life-changing action gave me the deposit for the home. For this, and many other special times (during the 70's) I had with John, I will always be grateful. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time. David Thomas

Shirley, Richard. My sincere condolences.. I only became aware of John's passing last evening. John's legacy is his reputation for integrity and astuteness in his dealings.. and I'm proud to have known John from his early days of working for the Brothers in Oxford Tce. A true legend !

Farewell John. Thanks for the opportunities you gave me in motor racing, the laughs and your dry sense of humour. The motor industry will miss you in Christchurch along with the rest of the country for that matter. Condolences to the family.

A man for all seasons
A prince with the common touch
A driving businessman with a sense of fair play
An entrepreneur tempered by long term vision
A life lived to the limit of creativity and exploration
A man with three siblings who held him close
A man blessed with a wife who became his touchstone

Farewell Johnny. You were loved by many.
Thank you Shirley and Richard for sharing him with so many
Warwick Aiken

With our deepest sympathy to the family

My thoughts are with you Shirley and family Barry Evans Nazareth house rest home Christchurch

To Shirley, Richard and family.
We wish to pay our respects to a wonderful man, company owner, and boss.
Staff weren't just staff. We were family and as such many, and they were often, family occasions happened as often as possible Wings and Wheels to support Ray and so on. Our wedding cars were provided with generosity as was a luxurious wedding gift. John's staff were personal to him and we were valued.
When he bought Archibald's from Ray and Kate Archibald, he chose to continue with the example Ray left him with. John was cut from the same sort of cloth as was Ray. That's quite a legacy and in saying such, it's fair to say that Ray just passed the baton on. Bless you John. Ray will have met you at the Pearly Gates with such pride and thanks.

John (Archibald's staff mid 1980s) and Heather Young

Shirley and Richard, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have really lovely memories of spending time with John. A lovely, kind man. Thinking of you both.

A terrible loss to us all. One of the nicest polite and genuine honest people I've had the good fortune to know and do business with.
My sincere love goes to all his family.

Our sincere condolences to Shirley, Richard and families for the passing of your loved one, John. May the memories you created, together, help you thru the weeks, months and years ahead. God Bless.
David and Sheryl Pleysier and family

John and I would like to express our deepest condolences to Richard and family

Great guy - taken far too young - sincere condolences to Shirley and family

Always a gentleman and a very good friend. Our thoughts are with you Shirley and Richard.

My sincere condolences to Shirley and Richard on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May John rest in peace.

To Richard, Shirley and family.

I am very sorry to read of your loss, John was an amazing leader and a role model to all of us in the car industry. A very kind and genuine gentlemen.

My deepest condolences to you both, and your family at this time.

Rest In Peace, Rest in Love JF.

John your support of the Christchurch Jaguar Drivers Club over many years was greatly appreciated. Our deepest sympathy to your family and to the team at Archibalds.

A remarkably fair business person, whose integrity was beyond reproach.
My deepest sympathy to Shirley and Richard.

My sincere condolences Shirley and Richard for your great loss. John a true and remarkable friend for so many years. I will miss him sadly.

How Sad our thoughts are with you Shirley and family.
RIP John you will all ways be remembered as a true friend & a lovely Guy

It is a struggle to describe John in these few words but to say he was a genuine gentleman and I as many others, will truly miss him.

FAIRHALL, John:
On behalf of staff past and present, Archibalds Motors would like to acknowledge the passing of John Fairhall on Sunday, August 4, 2019. Well respected and liked by us all, he will be sorely missed. The success of Archibalds is a testament to John’s entrepreneurial leadership. Our deepest condolences go to Shirley and Richard, Gerard, Peter and Mary, and their families.