15 February 1956 – 10 May 2024
15 February 1956 – 10 May 2024
John passed away peacefully at Maida Vale Rest Home on Friday 10th May after a hard fought battle.
Much loved husband of Mary. Treasured father and father-in-law of Brian and Kyla, Chris and Kelly. Loved Grandad of Lauryn, Cortez, Chase, and Graysen. Treasured son in law of Thea.
In preference to flowers please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki.
Messages to John’s family may be left on his tribute page at eagars.co.nz/john
Requiem Mass will be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 21 Nelson Street, Waitara on Wednesday 15th May, 2024 at 11am, followed by a burial at Waitara Cemetery.
Rosary will be prayed at John’s home on Tuesday at 7pm.

Funeral service held at St Joseph's Catholic Church Waitara
Dear Mary and families our sincere condolences at this tragic time for you. Such a lovely man taken too soon. Regards Wendy and Karl Heinz.
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
To Mary and extended family. My condolences to you. A long time association with John and you Mary. So very sorry for your loss of such a good man. Max Dick
To the Hamblyn Family, Our depeest sympathies are with you all. May your beautiful memories of John provide you comfort during this difficult time The team at Payne Electrical, Waitara
Sincerest Prayerful Sympathy to all of John's loving family.May the many happy memories shared over the years be of comfort to you as you bid him farewell.Love & God bless & keep you in His tender loving care.
To Mary and the extended family, So sorry to hear of John's passing after such a courageous battle. We have special memories of Chris and Sheldon having such fun on the farm with you and John. He will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Carol and Paul Pritchard.
To Mary and the Hamblyn family, Thoughts are with you all at this time . R.I.P John
To Teresa and the Hamblyn family, Thoughts are with you all at this time . Memories will help you through your time of grief. Keep strong for one another. R.I.P John.
To the Hamblyn Family, Especially, sisters Mary & Harry Moyler, & Teresa Ulenburg. Thinking of you all, your only brother, this is very sad as John has departed too soon. His memory will live on forever RIP John. Maryanne
To Mary and Families So sorry for your loss of John Hope all your memories gets you through this sad time Irene and Gavin Howells
So sorry Mary to read of John's passing. You have had a great life together and accomplished and done so many things. I know you and the family will miss him dearly. Big hug and my deepest sympathy.
To the Hamblyn Family ....It is with great sadness we have learned of John's passing ...Hammy was one of those guys that was genuine , always interested in what you were up too personally , Mary was always with him and a loving wife ....our trip to China with a group of fellow friend's ,with Mary & John we will always remember as great times . Mary ... Dorothy & I will never forget John . Mary..I have a commitment on Wednesday which I'm unable to move around, I apologizes , as I would like to be there to share your good byes . Mike & Dorothy Davey
Thinking of you Mary..Fond memories of John while farming as neighbours on the Beaconsfield Road..
Mary, was so sad to read of John's passing. Our sincere condolences to you and yours. Take care. Margaret and Darcy Mangino
Remembering all the good times we had through the years. Our love to all the family through this sad time. We are away and cannot make the celebration of John’s life but will be thinking of him & family on Wednesday.
Pass on our condolences to Mary and family. Thank you John, for the help you have given us.

Funeral service held at St Joseph's Catholic Church Waitara

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