On 4^th February 2019, aged 82 years, after a courageous battle with family at his side. Dearly loved husband of Doris, father of Debra and Craig, Lesley and Blue, and Phil and Luzmarie; and granddad to Stephen, Chantelle, Danielle, and Phillip. He will be missed by all and is now at peace with his mum and daughter Kathryn. A service will be held Tuesday February 12^th at the Paengaroa Bible Chapel at 2pm. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Diabetes New Zealand. Thank you to all the wonderful staff at Tauranga Hospital and Carter House for the care given to John.