Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, in his 88th year. Loving husband of Cynthia. Loved father and father-in-law of Margaret, Andrew, Barbara and Peter, Nicholas and Paula, and Marion and Richard. Loved grandfather of Hayley, Cameron, Rebecca and Caroline. A loved great grandfather. Special thanks to the staff of Barrington Medical Centre, St John and Christchurch Public Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Order of St John in memory of John would be appreciated. Messages c/o PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A service to celebrate the life of John will be held in St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, 5 Cracroft Terrace, on Monday, June 15, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.