My heartfelt condolences from Peter and Richard Nightingale, long-term friends of Jonn. Deepest sympathy from Richard and Peter Nightingake

Condolences to the Hislop family for the loss of John. John and Marion were great neighbours on Wallace Place and we miss them dearly. Our hearts are with the whanau at this time. Newman and Findlay families

Farewell good friend from many years ago. A great mate I met at Pharmacy College and fellow rugby player for an amazing couple of years while there. Allowed me to tag along for a couple of years during 3 month Xmas breaks at Pharmacy College, while working outdoors at Hastings. Amazing how much fun work can be sometimes. Back in New Plymouth we started surfing, which for me became a life long passion. I moved away from NZ, but always caught up with John and Marion when I returned. Travel well,old friend.

Our sympathy to all Johns family. We used to see a lot of John when we were living in that area. Not so much later. John always liked having a joke with you. Janet & Barry Goble .

Hamish, Lisa, Iain and families condolences on the loss of your cheerful father and grandfather who loved the Okato community. He gave a lot to the pharmacy profession popping up as a locum in New Plymouth many years after the Okato Pharmacy closed. Sue & Peter Henderson

Lisa Hamish & Iian so sorry to hear about your Dad he was a lovely man. My first job was working at the Okato pharmacy he was a really good boss & I enjoyed working for your mum & dad. Whenever we saw him out & about in okato he would stop for a quick chat our condolences to you all & your families

Lisa, Iain, Hamish and families. Sincerest condolences to you on the loss of your Dad, Grandfather. I worked for him at the Okato Pharmacy for couple of school holidays and he was a great boss and always very helpful. He always welcomed me at your house when I visited Lisa with friends. He will be sorely missed by you all.

Dear Iain, Tina and family. It was a great pleasure to meet your father when we first came to Oakura church. He was very welcoming and kind. May you be comforted with God's own love. XxMargaret and David

John was my go to guy when I become president okato Lions His knowledge was great helping me and when taking him to Lions events no matter where I took him it was always history trip. He was a true gentleman and never said anything bad about anyone He will be sadly missed from our Okato Community

John you were an amazing friend, I'm going to miss you very much, thank you for being such an incredible man, I love being miss daisy and driving you around I'm so going to miss you and the stories you shared, you go be with Marion,until we meet again my dear friend, haere haere haere ra.

Sincere sympathy to all John's family at this sad time. May he Rest in Peace. from Darcy & Kath Julian, Okato.

John, my condolences to your family. You were a really good neighbour, we both looked out for one another and I was honored to help you out from time to time. You always had time to stop and chat. I loved your stories and hearing about your adventures. You will be missed, keep heading towards the light. Peace be with you.