John William Ridley

22 August 193918 January 2024

Passed away peacefully at Jean Sandel hospital after a long illness, on Thursday 18th Jan.

Aged 84. Formerly of Pukengahu and Stratford.

Deeply loved husband of Marlene for 62 years , very much loved and

cherished by all of his family.

Loving and loved Dad and friend of Raewyn and Blue  ,friend of Tegan mate of Geoff, a wonderful Grandad and Great Grandad.

A private funeral has been held.

Messages may be sent to Ridley. 129/95 Jean Sandel Village, Barrett Road New Plymouth

Eagars Funerals

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Tributes

To Marlene & family, So sorry to see John has passed away. Great memories of our South Island tour in 2017, loved his company. Kind Regards Margaret & Emmett Fleming.

margaret fleming

Dear Marlene, Raewyn , Blue So very sorry to hear of John’s passing … our family has such happy memories of Puke days spent with ‘the Wishboners’ … I remember waiting patiently to go to the Senior Room at Puke PS to Mr Ridley’s classroom … then he left to go to another school !! Thanks John and Marlene for all the years of friendship particularly to Mum and Dad … you were one of life’s good guys and highly respected at that Rest easy Much love The Aird Family Perth Western Australia

Megan Stone
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