John Goddard

18 January 194631 August 2024

Goddard, John Christopher

NZ Army M41710

Passed away on the 31 August 2024 aged 78 years.

Dear husband and friend of Nancy and loved father of Toni and John Junior.

Loved Father in law of Courtney and Nonny of Sam, Louis, Jack and Mila.

At Johns request a private cremation has been held.

Always remembered. All communications to Goddard Family C/o 1358 Eruera Street Rotorua 3010

Funeral service held at Collingwood Funeral Home

Tributes

Thankyou for everything you did for us.SEE YA

Nancy goddard

Thankyou for everything you did for us..SEE YA

Thankyou Nonny for everything you did for us all.

Thankyou for everything you did for us..SEE YA

Thankyou Nonny for everything you did for us all.

Mark and Deborah Nicol would like to pay our heartfelt respects and condolences to Nancy and the family, and the sudden passing of John. John and Nancy were always there for our family and it will never be forgotten. RIP John, your legacy lives on through your wonderful family, and I was lucky to meet your grandchildren the apple of your eye. Mila and Jack

Deborah nicol

Thanks John, you were my mentor and mate for our times together in the RNZAOC. You and Nancy were good friends to Robyn and I throughout our service and subsequently. Rest in peace Buzzard. You will be missed.

Harry

Farewell Buzzard, a respected and honoured comrade and friend. So many memories of you, Nancy and Toni in Singapore 1072, Singapore 1986, and Croatia 1993. Memories to sustain us all.

John Shaw
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