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John FAIRHALL Obituary
Left us peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2019. Dearly loved husband and father of Shirley, and Richard, loved brother of Gerard, Peter, and Mary. Messages may be addressed to PO Box 684, Christchurch 8140. A Service for John will be held in St Andrew's Church at Rangi Ruru School, 16 Merivale Lane, on Friday, August 9, at 4.00pm.
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David Thomas
August 28, 2019
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
Ross Allan
August 22, 2019
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 !
Shane Drake
August 11, 2019
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.
Warwick Aiken
August 11, 2019
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
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Graeme & Lorraine Raxworthy & Family
August 9, 2019
With our deepest sympathy to the family
August 9, 2019
My thoughts are with you Shirley and family Barry Evans Nazareth house rest home Christchurch
August 8, 2019
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
Lauren Latimer
August 8, 2019
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.
Noel Baker
August 8, 2019
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.
David and Sheryl Pleysier
August 8, 2019
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 Cathy Hurford
August 8, 2019
John and I would like to express our deepest condolences to Richard and family
Trevor & Lynne Bills
August 8, 2019
Great guy - taken far too young - sincere condolences to Shirley and family
Russell & Sharon Reynolds
August 8, 2019
Always a gentleman and a very good friend. Our thoughts are with you Shirley and Richard.
Steve Dymand
August 8, 2019
My sincere condolences to Shirley and Richard on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May John rest in peace.
Jack Thompson
August 6, 2019
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.
Jaguar Drivers club
August 6, 2019
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.
David Carter
August 6, 2019
A remarkably fair business person, whose integrity was beyond reproach.
My deepest sympathy to Shirley and Richard.
John Poelman
August 6, 2019
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.
Murray & Jenny Costello
August 6, 2019
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
August 6, 2019
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.
August 8, 2019
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.
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