Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, in his 82nd year. Devoted husband of Mimi. Loving father and father-in-law of Paul and Tracie. Adoring grandfather of Sarah, Christopher and DJ. Messages c/o PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held on Thursday 9 July at 2pm in the Ferry Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, Christchurch. Burial thereafter at Memorial Park.