John MARRIS Obituary
John Edward (Jack):
Formerly of Westport. On June 21, 2021, passed peacefully at Burwood Hospital, Christchurch. Dearly loved husband of the late Colleen, loved Dad of Ted and Caroline, Leanne and Sean, and Craig and Karin. Loved granddad of Amelia, Clara, Gabby; Olivia, Ainslee, Riley; Caitlan, Charlotte, Mathew, and their partners, and a great-granddad of Angus, Harry, and Fergus. A dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Faye and the late Merv Nielson, and the late Betty and Mick Cawte. Messages to the Marris Family, c/- P O Box 263, Kaiapoi 7644. A service to celebrate Jack's life will be held at the Northbrook Chapel, Rossburn Receptions, Spark Lane, Rangiora, on Friday, June 25, at 2.00pm.
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Christine Ellis
June 25, 2021
Dear Ted, Leanne, Craig and Families.
A very much respected and loved Uncle. There are too many stories & memories for Jack to ever pass from our lives.
Love Christine
Vikki Eder
June 23, 2021
To the Marris family, sending love and condolences to you all at this sad time. Jack will be reunited with his wonderful Colleen again xx Thinking of you all xx
Dennis Brook
June 23, 2021
Sorry to read of Jack's passing Ted, a great comrade of the Haast jetboaters.
Dennis & Dan
Ron & Sharon Adam
June 23, 2021
Always a pleasure to meet up with, together with the late Colleen.
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Ron Pearson
June 23, 2021
To Jack, A gentleman who I have always respected. A saw miller in Sedonville in years gone by. A true WestCoaster. R.I.P. My thoughts and condolences to all his family.
June 25, 2021
MARRIS, Jack:
Ted and Caroline, Leanne and Sean, Craig and Karin, and grand and great-grandchildren express our deepest sympathy on the passing of Uncle Jack. There are so many
treasured memories.
— Jack and Marea Cawte
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