Mr Thomas John Sanders

Also known as "John"

19 March 193326 August 2025

SANDERS, Thomas John (John):

Sunrise – 19 March 1933

Sunset – 26 August 2025

John’s family are deeply saddened to announce his peaceful passing, surrounded by love at Charles Upham, Rangiora.

Dearly missed by his loving partner Hazel. A treasured father to Robyn, Kaye and Johnny, and much-loved father-in-law to Miranda. A loved brother to the late Melva and Bill. Adored and remembered always by all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who will carry his stories and kindness with them forever.

A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at St John the Baptist Anglican Church, 355 High Street, Rangiora, on Wednesday 3rd September at 1pm. F

“Forever in our hearts, remembered with love”

Messages to the Sanders Family C/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.

Funeral service held at St John the Baptist Anglican Church

Tributes

Dear Hazel and Family We are deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. and we are sending you all of our love from here in the UK. You and John made good friends and dining buddies to my Mother and Father and we only wish you all meet sooner. Lots of love to you Hazel, Melissa and Jason x x x x

Melissa and Jason Toland

William Arthur Ward once said, “A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” John you supplied many over the years. You will be sadly missed.

Lorraine Fuller
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