Mr John Robert Martin QSO
27 June 1936 – 22 May 2026
Mr John Robert Martin QSO
27 June 1936 – 22 May 2026
MARTIN, John Robert QSO
27 June 1936 - 22 May 2026
Deeply loved and cherished husband of Mary Jennings.
Much loved father of Russell and Wendy. Beloved father-in-law to Shirley Samonte, Guy de Lambert. Much-loved stepfather of Rachel Stockwell and friend to her partner, Tom Phillpotts.
Proud and loving grandfather. Lolo John to Kenneth Samonte and Christian Samonte-Martin. Grandad John to Henry Adams and Bella Adams, Tara Stockwell Williams and James Stockwell Williams.
Eldest son of Bill and Lillian, of Seatoun. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ross and Angela Lang; the late Keith, and Barbara; and Alan and Heather.
Loved friend of the mother of his children, Gail Isaac, and her husband Peter, and to Conrad Adams.
Loved and appreciated by his many nieces and nephews, wider family, friends and former colleagues.
He was a public servant, writer, academic, mentor, traveller and passionate cricketer.
Our warm thanks go to the caring staff at Village at the Park, Berhampore.
Donations in John’s memory would be appreciated to support the wonderful work done by the Wellington Free Ambulance, Alzheimer’s Wellington, or the Salvation Army.
A private cremation has been held.
A gathering to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 375 Adelaide Rd, Newtown, Wellington on Monday 6 July at 1.00 pm.
Messages and tributes can be shared on this page. Cards can be posted c/- 375 Adelaide Rd, Newtown, Wellington 6021.
John’s service will be livestreamed via this tribute page.
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Tributes
I have many memories of John, We occupied adjacent beds in the Sidi Rezegh barracks at Waiouru Camp during artillery training in CMT. We were both connected with VUW. We were both interested in many aspects of the law,particularly the nature of legal persons and corporate personality. I enjoyed talking to him. He could always see the humourous side of things.There were two lunches together. He was a diligent public servant and a very thoughtful one.I regret that after we came to Waikanae to live my connections with Wellington people including John have been few or nil., but I shall deeply miss him and treasure my recollections of his wisdom as a political scientist of note
John was a guest lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington back in 2003 (Political Science 100 level) He was absolutely enthusiastic and so engaging that I decided to take some Public Policy papers at 200 level. RIP John and my condolences to your family during this sad time. Thank you.
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