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John FRANCIS Obituary

FRANCIS, John William:
On April 23, 2019, passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Dorothy, loving father and father-in-law of Mike and Anna, Kirsten, and Jane and John Finlayson. Loved and treasured grandad of Georgia, Sam, Ben, Tim, Alex and Josh, and his beloved furry friend Charlie.
"A fighter to the end and
now at peace"
A special thanks to the staff at Burwood Hospital and Park Lane Retirement Village for their wonderful care of John. Messages may be sent to the Francis family c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A service to celebrate John's life will be held at the Waitikiri Golf Club, Waitikiri Drive, Burwood, on Monday, April 29 at 2.00pm, private cremation thereafter.

Published by The Press from Apr. 25 to Apr. 27, 2019.

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On behalf of the Christchurch Children's Christmas Parade Trust I extend sincere sympathy to Dorothy and family in the sad loss of John. Nearly 30 years ago he was one of a
small group of businessmen who quickly formed a Trust to ensure the continuation of the iconic Santa Parade in Christchurch. He was even brave enough to employ me to manage it and I haven't let him down. RIP John!

Pam Morris

April 30, 2019

Eternal peace and tranquility.

Mandie Jane Foster

April 30, 2019

To Dot, Michael, Jane, Kirsten and all of the Francis family, my thoughts are with you all today as you celebrate John's life at one of the places he loved - the golf course. I have so many fond memories of John and the many social, work, sporting and family events he orchestrated, a man with a huge heart of gold who cared about everyone, he will be sadly missed, God rest his soul. Sending you love and warm thoughts from Perth, Australia.
Mandie xxx

Mandie Foster

April 29, 2019

To Dot, Michael,Kirsten, Jane and family please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of John. He was an outstanding character, businessman, sportsman and friend to many.I have fond memories of the great social times, laughter and fun over many years. RIP good fella

Bill Garth

April 27, 2019

To Dorothy and family - our sincere condolences for the sad loss of John. May he RIP after the long illness and our thoughts and love are with you all and sorry we are not able to attend John's farewell. Trevor and Jude Blake xxx

April 26, 2019

Dear Dot and Family,
Thinking of you all during this very sad time. John was certainly a fighter. I have very fond memories of him. He could certainly make anyone laugh at anytime! Sending you love. Love Jo Quirke xx

Jo Quirke

April 26, 2019

To Dot and Family. Deepest sympathy to you all for your loss. Memories of John will live on for all those who came across him in all the different activities he took part in both in business and pleasure. He will be missed by all. Ken Cowles

Ken Cowles

April 25, 2019

To Jane and family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Treasure the memories. Much love from Teresa, Pete and Siobhan.

Teresa van Kasteren

April 25, 2019

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