On 1 June 2024 John passed away peacefully at Bob Owens Retirement Village Tauranga.

Dearly loved husband of Carole and much loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Michelle; Andrea and Del; Michelle and Warrick.

Treasured poppa to Ella, Hayden, Chiara, Bradley and Jordan. Much loved brother of Dennis.

At Johns request, a private family farewell has been held and a Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Monday 10 June 2024 at the Waihi Beach RSA, 99 Beach Road, Waihi Beach.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate if a donation was made to Alzheimer’s New Zealand https://alzheimers.org.nz/tauranga/support-us/

Communications to the John Butler Family, c/o Legacy Funerals PO Box 3136, Tauranga 3142