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John CADENHEAD Obituary

CADENHEAD, John:
(Retired Judge) of Auckland. Died suddenly while on holiday in Hawaii on August 25, 2107, aged 80 years. Dearly beloved husband of Diana, loved father of Andrew, Margaret, David, and Helena and grandfather of 10 grandchildren. A service for John will be held on Friday, September 15, at St Aidans Anglican Church, 5 Ascot Avenue, Remuera, Auckland at 3.00pm. All communications to Sibuns Funeral Directors.

Published by The Press from Aug. 28 to Sep. 13, 2017.

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I have just learned of John's passing. A loyal friend lost.We first met in Westport in the 1960's when john was a struggling young lawyer and I a struggling young chartered accountant. Along with our mutual friend and then Granity GP, Dr. Dick Cox, we formed a life-long friendship cemented on the Westport Golf Course where we were fondly referred to as "The Three Musketeers".

My last conversation with John was in January when we once again traversed memory lane. So glad we did.

Christchurch Marist always did welcome the Old Boys challenges John - but you knew that!

Rest in peace my much valued friend.

Jim Douglas

Jim Douglas

December 4, 2017

I was especially sad to hear of John's passing. Before his retirement we used to play tennis. John was slower than in his prime but played well. He had had coaching in Hawaii and wanted to know if his serve to my backhand was kicking - (which it wasn't but I didn't have the heart to tell him, so I agreed that his serve was kicking like a fired up stallion).
I appeared before him in a couple of cases, and was impressed at the calmness and authority he showed from the bench. In public John was approachable and friendly.
Rest in peace John, Robin Espie

September 8, 2017

very sad to hear of john cadenheads sudden passing , my wife lesley worked as johns legal exec at degoldi and cadendhead. no reira haere haere haere atu ra te rangatira nga mihi nui ki nga kiri mate.

Richard Ahomiro

September 6, 2017

Diana and family,

I am very sorry to hear of your loss.I well recall our friendship over a long time. John was a very good man, a good lawyer sportsman and a loyal friend. I will miss him greatly.


Charles Cato

September 6, 2017

So sad to learn of the passing of a trusted friend, colleague, mentor and tennis partner. Our thoughts are with Diana and family.Farewell and rest in peace.

Brian & Cheryl Palliser

September 6, 2017

Very sad to learn of John's passing. A delightful colleague and a lawyer who loved challenging accepted (and often narrow) boundaries of legal thought, he never lost his perceptive sense of humour. Our very sincere condolences to Diana who loved and cared for him wonderfully well. John was proud of his family and to them too our sympathies.
Lindsay and Alison Moore.

September 2, 2017

Knew John well in Greymouth. Sorry to hear of his passing.

Alan & Joan Orchard

September 2, 2017

To the Cadenhead whanau

Our deepest condolences - our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.

We have the most fondest memories of his Honour, Judge Cadenhead.

RIP your Honour.

Arohanui
Frances, Lupeti, Tracey, Courtney and Derek
ACC District Court Registry team.
xxxx

September 1, 2017

Diana, we are overseas for John s service, so please accept our apologies. I have written you a letter from us both. So look out for it.We were both very saddened at his loss...such a gentleman, such an amazing intellect.

Gill and Graham Hubble

August 31, 2017

Patricia Shaw

August 30, 2017

My condolances to the Cadenhead family of ur sad loss of John.
I only met him briefly yrs ago when my mother Pat (patricia) worked as a Secreatary at De Goldi and Cadenhead Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, he was a wonderful boss to my mother before she moved to Aus.

Donna McFerran

August 30, 2017

"Cadie's" death is a great loss to us all. He was the personification of kindness and consideration. Not a bitter bone in his body. He taught me much about humility. A very clever lawyer, he gained a PhD while a sitting judge. He loved Diana very dearly. She and the rest of his family have my sincere sympathy. Rod Joyce QSO QC

Roderick Joyce

August 30, 2017

Knew John in Greymouth as Lawyer & Christchurch as Judge.
Had the greatest respect for John, a thorough gentleman with a sense of humour.
Retired Chief Supt.NZ Police Jim Waugh

August 30, 2017

To Diana and Family,
I was very sorry to read of John's recent passing and I extend my sympathies to you.

John was also a well liked and respected Judge when he visited Whangarei on Circuit.

We also enjoyed our games of tennis with him and the beer or two afterwards.

R.I.P John

John Ross,
Barrister
Whangarei

August 30, 2017

Helena, I'm so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your Dad. Sending hugs to you and your family.

Andrea Thomson (nee Jackson)

August 29, 2017

A very good man ..... Heaven will be greatly enhanced with his presence .... Hon.John Banks

August 29, 2017

My deepest sympathies to the Family. John was a brilliant man and a real gentleman often reminding me that the word Court was derived from the word courtesy.

Rick Amon

August 29, 2017

So sorry to hear John has died while on holiday in Hawaii. I will sadly miss those kindly conversations about the Rugby, walking my Labrador dog and our health issues. Our thoughts are with you Diana and your family at this sad time. Tim and Stella Johnson

Tim and Stella Johnson

August 29, 2017

My sincere sympathy to the family. I was an employee of Taylor & Cadenhead many years ago.

Anita Thompson

August 29, 2017

Condolences to Family. Worked with and against John over many years. A gentleman and a wonderful character. RIP John. Phil James at present in Europe.

Phil James

August 29, 2017

My sympathy to His Honour's family. I appeared against him when he was counsel, and before him when he was a Judge. A man I considered a gentleman. RIP Sir. Blue Caldwell ex Police prosecutions, ChCh.

Blue Caldwell

August 28, 2017

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