Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Loved husband of Jennifer (Burgess). Loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Sharyn (Christchurch), Melissa and Warren Potter (Wellington). Proud Grandad of Lucy, and Toby Potter. Messages to the Tilby family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for John will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday April 16, commencing at 10:30am followed by interment at Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery.