aged 92 years, peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Dearly loved husband of Jeanette, much loved Dad of Raewyn and Richard, Megan and Brian, Malcolm and Cindy.  Loved and very proud grandfather of Matthew and Nicole, Lauren, and Tim, Paige and Wayne, Kent and Siân, Mitchell, and Alesha, Sarah and Shanan and Victoria and Matt. Great Grandad John to Joe, Tillie  and Sienna, who he adored. Messages to the Lovett family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At John’s request a private farewell has been held.