Passed away suddenly at Thames Hospital on 11th February 2024.

Deeply loved partner to Jocelyn Wilding for 33 years.

Devoted and loving father and father in law of Stephen (USA), Grant and Zoe (Rotorua), Sheree and John (Gold Coast).

Fun loving grandad to Brooke, Bradley (Leigh), Dannielle, Shayden, Joshua and Brittany.

A treasured uncle to the Wilding family.

A celebration for John will be held in Osbornes Funeral Directors Chapel, 197 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua on Saturday 17th February at 1pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Whangamata Volunteer Coastguard may be left at the service.

 All communications to the Pettit family, PO  Box 926, Rotorua