Peacefully on March 24, 2017 at Scott Home, Radius Althorp in his 78th year. Dearly loved husband of Pat. Loved father and father in law of twins Michael and Laurence (both deceased), Stephen and Jasmine, Shelley and Philip. Loved grandad of Caroline and Ryan, Matthew and Emma. A celebration of John's life will be held at Hillsdene Chapel, 143 Thirteenth Ave, Tauranga on Tuesday 28th March at 1pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimers Society, PO Box 15-553, Tauranga 3144 would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Purton family C/- PO Box 650, Tauranga 3140.