at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 81 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Denise.  Much loved father and father in law of Peter and Tracey, Lynette and Murray Bassett, and Andrew and Diana.  Loving Grandad John of Jessica, and Courtney; Mathew and Caitlyn; Kate, and Nick, and great-Grandad of Grace.  Messages to the Wylie family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of John’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allen’s Road, Ashburton on Friday August 5, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at Ellesmere Cemetery.