22 August 1939 – 18 January 2024
22 August 1939 – 18 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

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.
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


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