Peacefully in Christchurch, on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, aged 94 years. Loved husband of the late Carol. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Peter, and Molly and the late George. Loved uncle of Brenda, Jennifer, Geoffrey, John and the late Murray. Great-uncle of Warrick and Sarah, Rhys and Kelly, and Ashley and Erin. Loved “Old John” of Alex, Grace, Ben, and Isobel. Special thanks to the staff of Ward C2 at Burwood Hospital for their outstanding care. Messages to the Cromie, family c/o PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A celebration of John’s life, will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at 10:30 AM. Interment thereafter at Waimairi Cemetery.