John DAVIES Obituary

DAVIES, John - Of Christchurch, left us on April 21, 2014, aged 73 years. Best friend and devoted husband of Robyn, lifelong runner, orienteer, teacher, and traveller. Will be sorely missed by Jan and Ian Harrison, Michael Davies and Anna Matzinger, his grandchildren; Sophie, Felix, Otto, and Elsa. Messages to John's family may be placed on
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or addressed to The family of John Davies, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers donations to the Neurological Foundation in his memory would be appreciated and may be made at John's Service. A celebration of John's life will be held at Riccarton High School Hall, 31 Vicki Street, Riccarton, Christchurch on Monday, April 28, at 2.00pm.

Published by The Press from Apr. 23 to Apr. 26, 2014.

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Hi Robyn Jan and Michael, sorry to read about Johns passing.
Remember the Te Aroha days and the Waihou hotel evenings.
my thoughts are with you all
Brian Allison

April 26, 2014

John was a down-to-earth good guy. He will be missed by me and many others.

Ron Boersma

April 26, 2014

John was a giant in the development of orienteering in NZ, always keen to share his skills. He was also an amazing, cheerful, positive, idiosyncratic, generous personality whom it was a privilege to know.

Jenny Maclaren

April 25, 2014

Paul Davies

April 24, 2014

Dear John, I am saddedned by your premature departure.I was proud to call you Uncle John. Althoughh we did not always see a lot of each other, when we did, it was always a joy to catch up and hear about what you and Robyn, Jan and Michael had been up to usually with lots of laughter.
I remember with fondness in my childhood days the times our two families would get together either at mum and dads or for a slide evening at Grandad Davies, plus the times you and Robyn had me to stay at Methven and the farm at Putaruru.
These were special times for me and my one regret is that I did not get around to telling you before you passed onto that great Pine forest in the sky.
Thankyou Uncle John and Aunty Robyn for making a difference to my life
Love Paul, Anita, Sean and Hamish

Paul Davies

April 24, 2014

So sorry to hear of John's passing. He will be missed by all who knew him and who he touched.

Graham Gracie

April 23, 2014

DAVIES, John — Much loved brother to the late Paul Davies, brother-in-law to Iola, Uncle to Paul and Anita, Alain and Allan, Terry, and their respective children, Sean and Hamish, Sarah, Matthew, and Kayla. You are forever in our hearts, and thank you for the smiles you always gave us when you were around. Much love to Robyn, Jan and Michael and their families.

April 24, 2014

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