In his 81^st year and after a short illness. John left the home he loved and died peacefully on 21 May, 2022 at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch, with Jill beside him. In a loving marriage John and Jill shared life for 52 years. Family life embraced the love of daughters Lucy and Penny with partner Simon and treasured grandchildren Cameron, Zoe and Hollie. Loved brother/brother-in-law of Peter and Avis Meredith, Ruth and Errol Wood, Ainslie and Phil Lee. Messages to the Meredith family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 774, and no flowers by request. A private cremation is to be held in Ashburton, followed later by a service to honour John’s life on Thursday May 26, commencing at 10.30, at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, 1 James Street, Lincoln.